Keeping Your Ducts From Leaking

A high efficiency HVAC system is very important for a homeowner. Why is that? Because any inefficiency is reflected in the amount of money spent on energy. Heating and cooling are among the biggest recurring expenses you will have for your home, so it makes sense to...

Keeping Your Children Safe

Is your home a haven for your children? You might have taken some steps to “child-proof” your home when you first became a parent, but there are many dangers to be aware of in a home. Take your stairs for example. It is very easy for a child to get hurt falling down...

The Porcelain Throne

Your toilet – you and your family all use it every day, and you would probably be in a tough spot if it wasn’t working. So what might you want to look at to make sure that your toilet is in good repair? It is very important that the toilet bowl and tank are whole,...

When There Is No More Room

Do you have extra space in your closet? Somehow, that never seems to happen, does it? Usually, the opposite is true; many homes have limited closet space, forcing people to come up with alternatives for putting their clothes away. The bigger your family, the bigger...

The Pipe That Saves Your Nose

Whenever you look at a pipe draining water down the sewer from your home, you will find one aspect that they all have in common. They will all have a part of the pipe that is shaped like an “S”. This is called a p-trap, and it is there to prevent sewer gasses from...

Keeping It Dry In The Bathroom

If you had to pick one location in your home where you would predict that mold was most likely to show up, which would you choose? While the basement might be a popular pick, your bathroom should also be high on the list. With the abundance of moist air, wet towels...