Falling down a stair can be a scary experience for anyone, and it could even end up being lethal. There are many reports of accidents and deaths every year because of falls down stairs, so you should do what you can to make sure that your stairs are safe. While...

Jumping on a trampoline might seem like harmless fun, but as with most things in life, it all depends on how you use it. Trampoline accidents are quite common, and a large majority of them could have been avoided with some forethought. So what are common danger for...

Have you ever seen a home with wood siding? It can be very beautiful, especially if it is well cared for. If you are considering installing wood siding on your home, there are a few things to keep in mind. Wood siding is very vulnerable to many different issues. It...

If you put something up on the wall, you probably expect it to stay there, but if you put a screw into drywall, that is not going to happen. Drywall consists of gypsum, and it won’t hold up to any kind of force, which is why it is necessary to install wall anchors to...

There are many areas of your home where ventilation is important. Your shower and bathroom are probably the first that come to mind, but your kitchen is another location that needs good ventilation. There is a lot of steam, as well as, other gasses that are released...

While you might not see too many homes with wallpaper on the walls these days, there are still some out there. If you are thinking of buying a home that already has wallpaper installed, you should be careful to make sure there is no surprise hiding behind the...

While none of us likes to have mold growing in our homes, it is truly an amazing organism. You can find it anywhere in the world, and it doesn’t need much to take root and start growing. Mold is also essential in the creation of some medicines, and some even enjoy it...

The doors inside of your home serve many different purposes. They can block sound, control access for guests, pets or children, or they could just be there as a decorative aspect, not serving any particular purpose. Whatever the reason for having an interior door is,...

Allergies can be very serious, and some suffer from such severe allergies that they need to carry an epi-pen with them at all times in case they should have an attack that could kill them. So it makes sense to be careful, even if you are not at that level. Pet...

If your child was in the pool right now, would you know? Unfortunately, some parents wouldn’t, and even if they have a gate or locked door preventing the child from gaining access to the pool on their own, it could happen that parents forget to lock up when they...