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...

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,...

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,...

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...

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...

Are you allergic to pets? It’s a very common problem, and symptoms vary from person to person. For some it might just be a discomfort, while others can get very serious problems. While you might be able to keep away from exposure to pet allergens in your home, the...

Unless you’re a smoker yourself, you probably aren’t a fan of the smell of smoke. Unfortunately, it is one of the most difficult smells to get out of your home if you were to buy a home from a smoker. The reason for this is that the particles that tobacco smoke...

Solar energy has been around for a long time, but only in recent years has it been a valid alternative for private persons. With costs lowering and reliability increasing, many choose to install solar power. There are many things to take into consideration if you want...

If you cook a really delicious meal on your stove-top at home, you likely have quite a bit of smoke and steam generated. You might not think too much about what happens with all that grease laden moisture, but it can do quite a bit of damage to your home if not vented...

Lead used to be utilized in many ways in home construction in the past. Adding lead to paint made the colors more vibrant, made it dry faster, last longer, and made it water resistant. Lead pipes and solder were used in most plumbing solutions. All this changed in the...