The thermostat in your home is often the only way that most homeowners and their families interact with the heating system. For this system, that makes this little tool one of the most important parts of your home. In years gone by, thermostats were little more than a...

Are you a fan of raking leaves? Maybe as a teenager, you had a nice side gig bringing your rake to the houses in your neighborhood. As an adult, though, you've realized that you did so well with that side gig because none of the adults wanted to do it for themselves -...

Generally speaking, when people are profoundly affected by a crisis, they often do desperate things to get by. Unfortunately, this often leads to crimes like burglary. How can you protect your home from this threat?Here are some simple ways: Keep your points of entry...

Trees can be an essential part of the curb appeal of your property. More than that, they provide precious oxygen, keep your home shady in summer, and much more. There are plenty of reasons why trees are beneficial, so it makes sense that homeowners should keep the...

Whether you love them or hate them, having wild snakes on your property is a bad thing. If this is the case for you, and for some reason having a professional remove them from your property is not an option, there are a few basic things you can do to make your...

If you take a minute to think about it, you'll likely agree that all of us put a lot of work into protecting ourselves. During this pandemic, we keep our distance from other people. If you own a computer, you likely have some kind of antivirus software. When you're...

Would you like to spend weeks with an extremely itchy rash and painful swelling on your body? Yeah, me neither. Most people wouldn't! Unfortunately, that's what happens when most people are exposed to urushiol - a substance that comes from poison ivy, poison oak, and...

This time of year, most people are already a number of rounds into their lawnmowing cycle. And that's for good reason - overgrown grass is not only an eyesore, but it can be a popular home for insects and vermin. Also, if it's very overgrown, it can give the...

Over the past few months, you've probably become more and more acquainted with how illness spreads. One of those ways, of course, is through the physical transfer of viruses from a surface or object to the human body. This is one of the main reasons why many...

It's that time of year! SUMMER! We all look forward to what summer brings. Warm weather, sunshine, outdoor time, and of course: grilling! Chances are, you've already begun using your grill this year. If so, congratulations! Whether you're a grill master or not, we all...