P-Traps – What Are They Good For?

There is something that you can find on every pipe in your home that is connected to the sewers called a p-trap. The purpose of a p-trap is to keep sewer gasses from seeping into your home. Inside a p-trap there should always be enough standing water to block off any...

A Cheap But Durable Siding Option

One of the best cost to utility ratios you can find in siding materials is that of vinyl siding. Vinyl siding is one of the cheapest you can get, but it is not necessarily the least durable. While there naturally are materials that are more durable, most notable,...

Could Your Pipes Start to Leak?

The water pipes that provide water for your faucets and appliances can provide 14 gallons of water per minute, depending on your water pressure. Just imagine the damage that could follow a busted pipe inside of your wall. Fortunately, this is a fairly rare occurrence,...

How To Keep Mold At Bay

It is easy to recognize the stale, musty smell of mold. Do you have some area of your home where you suspect there might be mold growing? If so, you need to get it remediated quickly before it becomes a health problem for you and your family. Common symptoms of mold...

Should You Install Security Cameras?

In these uncertain times we live in, security measures are becoming more and more common in residential areas. In fact, sometimes these systems are more advanced than what you find in a business. Security cameras can be used in many different ways. They could be a...