Your HVAC system is only as efficient as your ducts will allow it to be. Unfortunately, leaking ducts are very common, especially in older systems or poorly built ones. If you have ductwork that is coming apart, you might be paying to heat and cool your attic,...

Gutters are one of the most invisible aspects of most homes. When they’re working as intended, no one ever thinks about them. In the rainy season, they’re up there quietly redirecting the rush of rainwater that’s assaulting your roof, keeping it from forming a...

A roof over our head is one of the most basic of human needs. We need shelter and protection from the elements. But also, a roof needs to look good and add to the appeal of our home. So what is the best roofing material for you? Well, there are many options out there....

The driveway of a home is one of the first things we see when we pull up. While a well-maintained driveway doesn’t necessarily “jump out at you”, one that is in disrepair will… Driveways are also very costly to replace, so maintenance of your driveway is very...

If you use appliances that are powered by natural gas, it is important that the byproducts of the combustion are vented to the outside. If this doesn’t happen, it could lead to serious side effects, even to the point of death from CO poisoning. Sometimes, when the air...

Bed bugs. At one time they were almost unheard of in much of the US, but they have made a comeback ever since the discontinuation of the pesticide DDT. DDT was the only pesticide that was truly effective against bed bugs, but unfortunately, it also had some very...

Do you really need a safe room for your house? They can be extremely useful in the times that we live in, with crime rising, a safe room can be a valuable asset to your house. But what exactly can they be used for? In the case of a break in, while you are home, you...

When your children aren’t being watched, do you trust them not to get into trouble? Of course, the training and rules you have set up will have an influence, but when it comes down to it, kids are by nature difficult to predict. If you have a pool in your backyard,...

Have you ever considered changing the showerhead in your shower? It is one of those jobs that you can do on your own as long as you don’t run into any major issues. What can happen is that rust or mineral buildup causes the showerhead to get locked in place. If this...

When you turn on your hot water, you don’t expect to get burnt, but it does happen at times. The water coming from your water heater can be as hot as 160 degrees, and that could easily scald exposed skin. For some homeowners, a faulty or even missing anti-scald valve...