Being patient pays off. This is true in so many areas of life, but especially so in the current crisis that we’re in the middle of. While there is a time and place for making quick decisions, this does not apply in the housing market. If you are selling your home, you...

Right now, it might be difficult to find the cleaning supplies you need. The shelves in many stores are empty after the buying spree that began when the Coronavirus started taking a foothold around the nation. If you have some cleaning supplies available to you in...

This time of the year, the risk of your pipes freezing is a very real danger. With temperatures dropping below 32 regularly, it could happen quite quickly. If you know that there is a cold snap on the way, there are ways that you can make sure that a frozen pipe...

Being caught out in a lightning storm is something that many people fear, but in reality, the odds are fairly low that you will be hit by lightning. As long as you avoid standing on a high, barren spot or carrying a metal umbrella, you should be safe. Your home, on...

Asphalt shingles are among the most popular roofing materials in this country, but why is that? One obvious answer is that the price is right, and that is definitely a large part of it. Asphalt shingles have the lowest price on the market being available for as little...

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...