There are many things that can do damage to your cement walkways. When the ground freezes and thaws it moves around making the cement crack. It could also be from tree roots growing underneath it. It could even be something as simple as the cement sinking in from its...

As a homeowner, you have very few expenses that will measure up the the cost of replacing your roof. An average roof can last between 10 and 50 years depending on the material used and how well it is cared for. Replacing your roof could cost between 260 and 700...

Having a child fall out of a window must be the nightmare of a parent. Unfortunately, it has happened too many times in the past. With a young child, a few minutes alone with an open window is an accident waiting to happen. While you, as a parent, probably wouldn’t...

There are many things that could mess up your plumbing, but the trees in your yard might not be the first thing to come to mind. However, many homeowners have experienced the trouble that trees can cause in the plumbing system. How can this happen? Well, the mixture...

If you are involved in a sale or a purchase of a home, I’m sure that you are tired of all the unexpected expenses that may come with it. This has caused some to go looking for the cheapest home inspector they can find. They might view the inspection as a mere...

Do you know what adjustable steel columns are? It’s a collective name for devices used to give extra structural support, often during a remodel. You might find these columns installed in your home to give some extra support to a wooden or steel beam. These columns are...

When asbestos was first used as a building material, it was thought to be amazingly versatile. It absorbs sound, is resistant to electricity, fire and heat, and on top of that, it was cheap. Not until after it had been in use for decades, did the bad health effects...

There are few things that are more disturbing than being the victim of burglary. It can transform your home from a place where you feel comfortable and safe into a stress filled environment. Many report feeling like their personal space has been violated, and that...

042 - Bathroom Ceiling Fan If you take a really hot shower, you might notice condensation on windows and mirrors, as well as a lot of steam in the air. This could be a sign that your bathroom fan is not working as well as it should. Due to the large amounts of...

No matter what material your house is built from, you will always find some metal in the structure. And where there is metal, there is a risk of rust forming. Rust forms when metal is exposed to water and oxygen, and once it starts, it can spread and cause a lot of...