Do you know where the most dangerous place in your home is? Would you be surprised if I said your stairs? Sadly, many are hurt every year from falling down stairs, and it doesn’t just happen to the very old and very young, even though it is more common for them.Your...

Falls out of windows might not seem like a huge danger, but for parents with young children, it definitely is a real danger. There are several deaths each year from children falling out of windows, and thousands are injured seriously enough to need a hospital visit....

Have you ever painted a room? If so, you probably realize that it is not too difficult. In fact, as long as you use the right tools, have patience and a steady hand, you should be able to accomplish a pretty good job. Of course, the first step to a good paint job is...

While we are getting closer to the fall, there are still days where your home can get very hot, forcing your AC to work overtime. If you are looking for a way to save on your energy, window films can definitely help you. Window films can be installed either as a...

When was the last time you checked on your water heater? It is one of those appliances that we only notice when it isn’t working, isn’t that true? The only problem is when your water heater fails, you are stuck with no ability to take a hot shower, and that can get...

Some people are very organized and have a place for everything and keep everything in its place. Most of us aren’t like that, but then you have some that go to the other extreme and become hoarders with clutter everywhere. Even if you don’t fall into either of those...

Having reliable power delivered to your home seems like it should be a given for everyone, but that is not always the case. Some homes have to deal with constant power outages and brownouts. Even if such issues aren’t that common for you, there are times when the...

Stress is a natural human response to a dangerous situation. We need it to be able to react quickly, but when you are stuck in a long, drawn-out stressful situation, stress can be harmful and cause anxiety. Over the past months, doctors have noticed a sharp increase...

One of the most important measures in place right now is social distancing. You have probably heard it mentioned over and over again, and it can’t be emphasized enough. Keeping a distance of at least 6 feet between yourself and others can prevent the Coronavirus from...

We all love house plants (to one extent or another). And who would ever say they don't like the occasional shrub or tree in front of their house. But there is a limit to what we should have in or around our home when it comes to vegetation. As a general rule, we...