Did you know that bed bugs were virtually extinct in large parts of the world just a few decades ago? Unfortunately, this was because of a now-banned pesticide called DDT. While it was one of the few pesticides that proved effective in killing bed bugs, it was also...

In the typical American home, the rooms that are most likely to develop mold growth are the basement, the laundry room, and the bathroom. The main reason why this is the case is that these rooms are often the ones with the most amount of moisture and the least amount...

There are a lot of things that can cause the energy bill to spike. One of the things that some homeowners have done to offset the high cost of energy in our area is installing solar panels on their property. What once seemed like technology from a science fiction...

Something that can cause a homeowner’s energy bill to spike is wasted energy. It’s estimated that the majority of energy waste happens through doors and windows. While most people love to have as many windows as possible, this can naturally lead to greater energy...

Earthquakes arrive without notice and bring with them a lot of destruction.  So how can you make sure your chimney would be safe in an earthquake? Did you know?  Your chimney doesn’t just fall on the exterior of the home, but can also collapse in...

So you think you have a leaky roof – and your floor says it all. Wet spots are appearing on the floor, so you decide to take a look on your roof to see if it really is leaking… But what are you going to be looking for? Well that is what is going to be discussed in...

Now that the weather is the way it is this time of year, people are understandably looking for more ways to be outside. To that end, many homeowners have invested in playground equipment for their children or grandchildren. This can be a great way for kids to get...

While many people are very glad to be getting closer to the end of wearing masks, a form of Personal Protective Equipment (or, PPE), the fact remains that PPE is going to be around as long as there are safety hazards in life. While PPE is the least desirable form of...

How do you feel about rules? While some people are born breaking or bending rules, other people value and respect them. Whichever type you are, you may currently be under the influence of a rule-making organization. A homeowners’ association, or HOA, is an...

Dealing with rodents in your home is never fun. They are notorious for how quickly they breed, so as soon as you see traces of them, you know you have a problem on your hands. Just a single breeding pair could multiply so quickly that you soon would have a serious...