In this post, we're going to focus on the type of water heater that is almost undoubtedly in your home - a traditional tank-type water heater, and what you can do to keep it in good shape. While there are a number of things that you can do to keep an eye on and...

Your home's water heater is undoubtedly one of the most important elements in your home. Most of the time, it sits there unassumingly, working hard whenever hot water is needed, and keeping your entire family comfortable. In this post, and our next one, we'd like to...

Keeping your home free from clutter can be important. Not just for health, safety, or sanitary reasons, either! Consider the impact that clutter in your home can have if you're trying to sell it. Having an excessive amount of clutter can make it difficult to get a...

If you're building, buying, or renovating a home, there are so many things to consider. One of those things is the structural support needed to keep a deck or porch standing strong. The last thing you'd want is for the flooring to give way, or the railing to break, or...

Conquer clutter once and for all with these brilliant organizing tricks every homeowner should know. If you don’t have cabinets or shelves in your tiny laundry room, buy inexpensive plastic crates at a discount store and create your own wall of cubbies for some small...

Who doesn’t love the thought of being huddled around a cozy fireplace when the weather turns cooler? Not all homes are built with a fireplace, but did you know that you could still incorporate one into your home? This is possible with a factory-built fireplace....

Is it true that a tree can damage your home if it is positioned very close to it? In a word, yes, a tree does have the potential to harm the structure of your home and there are a few ways this can happen. One big concern for a homeowner is tree roots. Depending on...

Is there a garbage disposal unit in your kitchen? If so, are you using it correctly? A garbage disposal system can be an excellent way to dispose of small food scraps. But very often, more than just food scraps end up in the system, and this can prevent it from...

How safe would you say the furniture is in your home? This is a good question to ask yourself because many accidents and injuries are reported every year from tip-over accidents within the home. So, what are some ways you can reduce tip-over risks? Before you decide...

December is a time of year when we are more likely to spend time at home with friends and family. It stands to reason, then, that the more time spent indoors, and the more people there are in the house, the greater the chances are of an accident taking place within...