Natural gas has been in use for a long time. In fact, you might have some fairly old appliances in your home operating on natural gas. While a well-maintained, gas-powered appliance isn’t always a problem, there is something to keep in mind when it comes to the way...

If you have a lot of carpet in your home, there might be trouble brewing underneath it. Many homeowners don’t think too much about this, but a carpet can provide an excellent growing spot for mold. In fact, mold can even grow underneath your carpet and spread unseen....

Having a plugged sink or shower can be highly annoying, but what is your go-to solution? Many will go and pull out a bottle of drain chemicals and pour it down the drain, but is this really the best solution? Well, there are some differing opinions on this subject,...

Did you ever play on a trampoline as a kid? You probably had a great time, and maybe you want your own kids to experience the same thing. While there is nothing wrong with getting a trampoline, it is important to be aware of the risks that it brings with it, since...

While you might think that sewage is disgusting, there is one organism that doesn’t, and that is trees. The mixture flowing through your pipes can give a tree plenty of nourishment and lead to a growth spurt. You can imagine what would happen if there were a crack in...

No one wants to pay too much for something, especially since it can be quite expensive to own a home. Any smart shopper will tell you how important it is to shop around for prices, and that is definitely smart. It is however also very important to avoid comparing...

Keeping your children safe might seem like a full-time job for most parents, and any help to make the job easier is very welcome. If you are a new parent, you probably spent a lot of time trying to make your home as safe as possible, but do you worry about whether or...

A home inspection is not a very quick process, but there are things that you as a homeowner can do to make it as quick as possible. Of course, you want the home inspection to be thorough, and it is not something that can be rushed, but by taking care to have the home...

Having a dark basement is never appealing, and if you have a finished basement, or you would like to finish yours, getting light in is priceless. The solution to your problem is to install window wells. While this is an excellent way to lighten up your basement, it is...

We were made to move, and right now, many of us aren’t. You might have started working from home, your gym might be closed and you are just turning into a sedentary being. This is going to lead to health problems if you don’t do something about it, so getting into a...