The inside of your home probably has several interior doors. We might use them for privacy or for controlling the climate in the house, but they are an integral part of your home. What you might not think of is how finely balanced a well-installed door is. The weight...

Mold is the bane of homeowners. It is difficult to prevent mold from growing in some areas of your home, just because mold spores are so proliferant. In fact, you would be hard-pressed to find any area of the planet where there aren’t mold spores in the air, but the...

Do you know that there are things that shouldn’t be flushed down a toilet? In fact, it is easier to tell you what you are supposed to flush than what you shouldn’t flush. A toilet is made for two things only, human waste and toilet paper.There are many products out...

There are many items on the maintenance list for a homeowner, but do you have your roof listed on yours? Your roof is most likely the most expensive part of your home, and while it might not be in front of your face every day, it plays a huge role in keeping your home...

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...