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...

The safety of a young child is number 1 on parents minds. However, some areas in your house may not be as safe as you’d like them to be if you have a child between the ages of two and six. What are some dangers in the house, and what can you do to safeguard your...

Do you live in the part of a city or town where you are constantly hearing trains, cars, planes go past your house, and it keeps you up all night because of all the noise that they are making? Have no fear, sleepless nights are no more! There...

If you live in a Victorian style house, because of its age, it may have things wrong with it. So with this in mind, you’ll definitely want to start thinking about renovating those parts to get it back to its former glory, and so you can once...

What really is defensible space? Well, it can be defined as an area, or zone, around your house that will better protect you from naturally occurring fires, falling trees, or things that could potentially damage your house. The easiest way to...