Electrocution is a real risk whenever you are mixing electricity and water. Water is an excellent conductor of electricity, and this is why Ground Fault Circuit Interrupter (GFCI) receptacles are required when installing a wall receptacle in a wet location. These...

You probably have climbed a ladder multiple times in your life, and you might not have worried too much about your safety, but did you know that falling off of ladders has proven deadly for many homeowners? Falls are a major cause of accidents in the home, and...

Whenever you take a hot shower, you can see how much moisture is in the air, especially on colder days. You will see steam in the air, as well as condensation on windows, mirrors and cold water pipes. While you might enjoy your hot showers, all that moisture is not...

Caring for your roof should be very high up on your list of priorities for your home. Why is that? Because your roof is a major investment. Replacing a roof can cost tens of thousands, especially for a larger home, and it makes sense to push the day when that is...

Having beautiful wood flooring is within your reach. You might worry about the cost of hardwood floors, but would you be interested in learning about a shortcut that would be difficult to distinguish from the real thing? If you are ok with a little deception, then...

Most of us don’t spend much time in our attic. It is usually just a storage location, so how you get up there might not be a big deal. In some homes, there were no stairs built leading into the attic, instead they installed a pull down ladder to save space. If this is...

When the rain is falling outside, do you ever consider collecting it? Many homes have a simple system for collecting water, placing a barrel under a downspout to get water for later use to water a lawn or something similar, but there are other, more sophisticated ways...

What do you do if you find that your lawn is overrun with weeds? Or if you have mice in your basement? Many of us go and grab a bottle of pesticide to deal with the problem, while others are worried about the possible side effects they can have and prefer natural...

There are some things that shouldn’t go down your toilet. While it might seem like there is a big drain pipe on your toilet, it is not wise to flush any items that weren’t meant to be flushed down the drain, since they most likely will cause a clog. To get a clog...

Every sink, shower, toilet and appliance that uses water needs to have a p-trap. P-traps are there for the purpose of keeping sewer gasses out of your home. You will usually find them located underneath your sink in a cabinet using a “U” shaped pipe to keep a plug of...