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...

Your double pane windows make a huge difference in the insulation in your home. They are made to keep the outside temperature from affecting the inside temperature. Sometimes though, you will find that your double pane windows turn foggy or look like they have...

Seeing water condensing on the inside of your windows might not be much of a concern to you, but did you know that it could lead to serious problems down the road? Condensation that collects in the wrong place can encourage mold growth, cause rot to take hold and it...

A plunger is a lifesaver when your toilet is flooding, but do you know how to use one properly? The sad truth is that you can damage your pipes, contaminate your floor, or even hurt yourself unless you follow some simple guidelines. Before you start plunging, you...

Did your dad walk around the home, turning off the lights in rooms where no one was to stop wasting electricity? It used to be a major concern for people in the past, but even though prices have come down, electricity is still one of the more substantial expenses in...