When you expect cold water from the faucet, it can be quite frustrating to receive lukewarm or even hot water instead, isn’t it? While this might seem like a strange phenomenon, there is going to be a logical explanation for it. Your first step will be to figure out...

Do you know how much damage a clog in your pipes could cause? If it goes unnoticed, or if it is in the wrong spot, you could look at sewage water backing up in your home, which will need a thorough cleanup, or it can cause damage and disease. Fortunately, that is a...

We all try to be smart shoppers, and sometimes this is easier than other times. If you are in the store and have two brands to choose from for an identical product, but one is a lot cheaper than the other, often we will go for the cheaper choice. But if you then...

Having hardwood floors, you always have the fear of scratches and gouges. There is nothing like a poorly placed scratch for ruining your beautiful room, so preventing these is usually something homeowners try their best to do. You might have put pads underneath the...

Are you aware of the reason why receptacles are grounded? Put simply, it is to save your life. Grounded wall receptacles have been part of the building code for a long time for good reason. It also protects your electronics from getting fried. But if you live in a...

How smart is your home? A large percentage of homes have some type of smart device in their homes already, since they have gotten a lot cheaper and easier to use. Having your whole home connected can bring many benefits. You can watch your home from your home through...

Do you have the prettiest lawn in the neighborhood or is it a work in progress? While some go through great pains to have a nice lawn, others couldn’t care less. If you live in a neighborhood where there is an HOA, it might be that you have to do a certain amount of...

Do you see bats zipping by in your neighborhood in the evenings? Some are freaked out by them, but bats can be really beneficial for a homeowner, especially since they eat the mosquitoes that could bother you when you are outside in your backyard. If the bats decide...

Everyone has started grilling now that summer is here, and you can’t walk down many streets before you start smelling something being cooked on a grill. Some prefer using gas grills while others much rather would use a coal grill. Did you know though that there is a...

Having a pool in the backyard is the dream for many young ones. Having access to a pool whenever you want, can make the summer months much more entertaining. Unfortunately, it does also have the potential of being very dangerous. Unsupervised children in the pool can...