Having a night light can be a great convenience, letting you find your way around your home at night without turning on the lights. Many kids also find it comforting to have some light when they fall asleep. You can get motion activated night lights, switch operated...

Mold is usually a direct result of moisture. Mold spores are everywhere, but when they find a nice, moist spot to settle, they can start to grow and spread, leading to a serious situation if this happens inside of your home. There are many sources of moisture, ranging...

When your shower drain doesn’t drain properly, you will end up standing ankle deep in water whenever you take a shower. This is not something anyone enjoys, so what can you do about fixing a slow draining shower? Most likely, you have a clog somewhere in the pipe that...

Do you consider yourself a frugal person? Someone who always finds the best deals and pays less than everyone else? If that is the case, you might look at shopping for a home inspector as another challenge for finding the best price you can. One thing that you need to...

Have you ever been burnt by hot water? It is a common occurrence, and it is especially dangerous for young children and the elderly, since they don’t react as quickly and have sensitive skin. One device that is made to prevent this from happening is an anti-scald...

Inside the sewers that your pipes drain into, there are all kinds of smells and gasses. This is referred to as sewer gas, and it could actually harm your health if you were exposed to it. To keep this gas from getting into our homes, there is a pipe designed to block...

Do you know how to use a fire extinguisher? Many of us have learned the P.A.S.S. acronym for usage - Pull the pin, Aim at the base of the fire, Squeeze the trigger, Sweep from side to side. However, this is not all you need to know. There are also different types of...

In many neighborhoods, there is a sort of friendly competition over who has the nicest lawn. There is something very satisfying about nicely trimmed, rich green grass in your front yard, but for some, it seems like it is impossible to attain. There are some things...

A dryer is an essential appliance when doing laundry. In less than an hour it can turn a pile of wet clothes into warm and fluffy clothes that are ready to wear. But what happens to all that water? Your average load of laundry can contain a gallon worth of water, and...

Have you ever needed to look around for a few minutes for an open outlet? In many homes, there seems like there never are enough outlets for all the power cords and chargers that are needed for modern life. The solution is usually a power strip, but did you know that...