Do you have aging parents? If so, have you faced the decision whether or not to take them into your home to take care of them? Some have decided to do so since they feel that they can provide their parents with better care than any facility could, but this decision...

Most homeowners would agree that an area where they see the most problems in their home is in the basement. Water damage leaks and moisture always find itself prevalent in the basement of the home. The question of whether or not to waterproof the basement is...

Does your kitchen get really smoky when you are cooking? This is a problem in some homes, and in some cases, the homeowner might not even be aware why this is happening. Usually, it will be an issue with the kitchen fan exhaust. There are many mistakes that are made...

Do you know what rooms in your home are most likely to have mold growth start? You probably guess the basement right away, and that is a very common culprit, but your bathroom is also at high risk when it comes to mold. Part of the problem is that there is a lot of...

Trampolines can be a lot of fun for young children, but are you aware of the dangers inherent with having a trampoline? There are hundreds of thousands of trampoline-related accidents annually in the US, and the majority of these involve children. If you have a...

You might think that water should just travel one direction in the sewage pipes leading away from your home, and that is downstream, but a municipal plumbing system is a little more complicated than that. For example, if there is a major drop in pressure for some...

So, you’ve had your home inspected that you are selling, and your buyer’s inspector found some serious issues with your home, now what? Are you obligated to take care of all these items on the report? Well, the short answer is no, a Home Inspection in no way obligates...

Smart Homeowners not only invest in a home but they invest time in maintaining it. There are several things that smart homeowners are always sure to take care of. Here is a list of just a few things that should always be maintained in your home. Drain your hot water...

Have you ever seen one of those things that people put inside their car under the windshield that reflects the sun on hot days to keep their car cool? If you have, you understand the basic concept behind cool roof technology. A cool roof is designed to reflect...

As the weather gets more and more beautiful, thanks to the changing of seasons, we all understandably want to spend more time outside. One safe and healthy way to get kids to exercise and keep them occupied is to install playground equipment on your property. Many of...