Having trees in your yard improves the appearance of your home, gives you shade and comfort in the summer, and overall is very appealing, but do you have some trees that seem to have had a growth spurt recently? It could be that they have found an unfortunate new food...

Your thermostat is like the eyes and ears of your HVAC system. It will tell the system when it needs to turn on and when it needs to turn off, so the proper functioning of your thermostat is essential to a properly working HVAC system. Take, for example, a thermostat...

If a fire were to start in your home while you are sleeping, would you be aware of it? If you don’t have smoke detectors in your home, or worse, if you have smoke detectors in your home where the batteries have been removed, you might not wake up in time to escape to...

Have you ever wanted to replace your bathroom faucet? There are many beautiful, modern designs to choose from, but maybe the job seems a little intimidating. Have no fear. It is actually not as difficult as it might seem. Your first step should always be...

Whenever you decide on what type of siding to install on your home, you will have a lot of different types to choose from. One choice that many people end up going for is vinyl siding. Here in the US, you will find it on a majority of homes. The main...

No one likes getting older. Old age can bring with it a lot of infirmity and added concerns. If you need to take care of an aging parent in your home, there are many things that you should consider to make sure that their stay in your home is as...

Falls can be very dangerous no matter what age you are, but seniors and young children are more prone to falling than anyone else. This is why it is important to make sure that your stairs are in the best condition possible so that they don’t pose more of...

Your water heater is one appliance that basically works day and night every single day. You might not think much about how dependent you are on having access to hot water from the tap, but you will definitely notice if your heater stops working. Just a...

We are once again in the hot months of the year, and many are relying on their air conditioning to keep cool. Unless you have central air conditioning, you most likely have a window mounted air conditioning unit. These units can range from 5 to 23 thousand...

Have you ever painted a room in your home? It might have been a little daunting when you initially started, but you probably soon found out that it wasn’t as complicated as you first thought. In fact, with the right tools and a little bit of information,...