In the majority of modern homes, you won’t see a wall receptacle without a ground, but in older homes these could still be around. Even worse, there are some homeowners that have done a little DIY and replaced the old receptacle with a new, grounded receptacle without...

Are you concerned about the security in the area where you live? Some of us might not live in the ideal neighborhood, and with crime rates as high as they are, you might consider some safety measures for your home. Installing security cameras has become much more...

Whenever you are doing a major renovation, you run the risk of doing damage to your home if you are not fully aware of how a home works. For example, if you were to remove a load-bearing wall, you could be looking at a serious collapse if it wasn’t supported. One...

Do you have any appliances that use water? You most likely have at least a few, most commonly a clothes washer and a dish washer, and possibly even a fridge with an ice maker. With any of those appliances, you do have some added risk of damage to your home. A leak...

How is the water quality where you live? While some aren't fans of drinking a lot of water, it is very important for your health. As a homeowner, you might not have control over your water quality unless you have a well, but knowing what you are drinking is still...

While having a garbage disposal in your kitchen can be quite a convenient addition to your home, it does come with some downsides. Of course, there is the risk of getting hurt while using it, but that is a fairly low risk. What you are at risk for however is having...

Have you ever heard of tankless water heaters? It might sound like an oxymoron, but these devices have been around for quite some time, and they have many advantages over a classic water heater. The first positive is in the name. Since there is no tank, the heater...

In these summer months, taking out the garbage might take a nasty turn for some homeowners. Finding that your garbage can is covered in maggots is going to be hard to stomach for most of us, but what is the reason why this might happen to you? To put it simply, you...

Something very unsightly that many homeowners are dealing with is a crusty white buildup on their faucets. This is a common problem in areas where the water is hard and contains a lot of minerals. It is tricky to remove if you don’t do it correctly since this...

When you think of dangers in your home, flooding might not be high up on the list, but did you know that you might have a ticking timebomb in your basement? The washer hose supplying water to your washer carries water under fairly high pressure to your washer. If you...