Have you ever stopped to consider how much water you use in a day? Well, someone did, and the average number for a person is available. In the US, the number sits at around 90 gallons per day. That is more water than you would need for filling your tub to the rim. Of...

Why do some want to have carpet on the floor in the bathroom? Most likely a main reason is that they don’t want a cold floor under their feet in the morning when going to the bathroom, but is this really a wise decision? The short and simple answer is no. Carpet has...

Have you ever considered installing a metal roof? Many homeowners haven't, since they might consider it something that is only used in businesses, however, in more recent years, it has been used a lot more in residential applications. This is because it has undergone...

When you think about exercise equipment, you might only consider the health benefits that you can get from exercise, but did you know that there are tens of thousands of children being hurt in their home every year because of exercise equipment? If you have some type...

Having a clog form in your pipes can be a major headache, but usually, it doesn’t show up unannounced. If you can learn to recognize the signs of a clog, you might be able to deal with it before it has settled in and built up to a size that really stops the waterflow...

How smart is your home? More and more people have started investing in smart devices for their home. Whether it is a smart speaker, a surveillance system, a smart TV or something along those lines, it does make your life a lot simpler, but at the same time having...

Many lives have been devastated by a fire. It can destroy property and even take lives, so naturally you would want to do everything you can to keep your family safe. This might not be clearly in your mind, however, if you have a smoke detector that is chirping...

From when your hot water leaves your water heater until it reaches your faucet, it could lose as much as 20% of its heat. This could translate into a major waste that you are paying for. What is the reason for this? The answer is insufficient or missing insulation. If...

Having a playground in the backyard is a great way for parents to get their children to benefit from exercise and fresh air. You should, however, make sure that it is a place where your children will be safe, and not somewhere they will get hurt. What can you do to...

Can you imagine life without a toilet? Flushing toilets have been around for a long time, and for most of us, it is hard to think of another way. You should make sure that your toilet is in good shape, since it is essential to your everyday living, and if there is a...