Having a deck next to your home is something that can be both convenient and attractive. It is a nice place to entertain a large group of friends while enjoying pleasant weather. It can be a relaxing, secluded spot to enjoy some fresh air. Every year there are...

Perhaps this is the year you’ve decided to purchase a new home. There are many different types of homes you can choose from and of course, they come in a variety of conditions. Maybe you like the idea of a fixer-upper. One type of fixer-upper could be a house that has...

When your shower has insufficient pressure, it turns from relaxing to frustrating. Unfortunately, this can happen because of many reasons. Maybe because of your location on the water grid or some problem in your home. Knowing where the problem lies should be your...

Simple things can cause unexpectedly significant issues. Nowhere is this more obvious than when it comes to owning a home. Take for example the simple exhaust vent on the average clothes dryer, which could cause two significant issues. The first is moisture...

One thing that you will find in most homes in the US is a water heater. While there have been some developments in water heater technology throughout the years, classic water heaters still function in the same basic way. They have a tank full of water that is...

While we know it's important to keep your kitchen clean, the kitchen hood and exhaust fan are often overlooked when cleaning the kitchen. This appliance is designed to filter airborne grease, fumes, and smoke - so it’s important to take the time to clean it regularly....

There are few places we want to think about less than a sewer line. It is the place we send things to forget about them, and not to be seen. Unfortunately, sewer line backups and failures are very common defects, and they cost many thousands of dollars to repair. Even...

Nothing beats relaxing outside when the weather is warm. But if you want to spend anything more than just a few minutes in the sun, you will need some shade to protect yourself from UV rays. Fortunately, one of the oldest solutions is still the best and is widely...

When your sink starts filling up with water that doesn't drain, what is the first solution you typically reach for? Is it a drain cleaning chemical, a plunger, or a drain snake? While there are some situations in which a drain cleaning chemical is a good solution,...

While we all know that a trimmed lawn is far more appealing, simply mowing the lawn can damage the grass, and in turn, the health of your entire garden! So while most have a very regular schedule of mowing the lawn to keep it as neat as possible, it might be wise to...