Is It Time For A New Showerhead?
Having a good showerhead for your shower can make a world of difference. There are some types that will make your shower nicer by providing a massage while you are in the shower. Some are specifically made to conserve water and you have the option of having a handheld...
A Deck Built To Last
Have you ever wanted to have a deck in the back of your home? Many homeowners enjoy the ability to sit out back and enjoy the sunrise or sunset on a deck of their own, but building a deck might not be as straightforward as you might think. There are many things to...
Where is That Water Going?
When you grab a load of laundry out of the washer, do you ever consider how much water is still trapped inside of those clothes? It might be deceiving since they aren’t dripping water, but the answer is about a gallon. Imagine how much damage a gallon of water could...
Distance Yourself
If you are talking to someone and they are standing 6 feet away from you, does that feel unnatural to you? It probably does, but it has become the new normal. Social distancing was introduced as an effective method of fighting the coronavirus. Social distancing...
Tips for Preventing fires in your garage
We all like to conscious of any potential fire hazards in our home, but what about our garage, especially when it’s attached to our house? Garage fires can occur very easily, this is because our garage is where we store most of our flammable liquids ( paint cans,...
Types of Sump Pumps
When it comes to sump pumps, there are a lot to choose from. So which is right for you? See the 3 primary types below to help you make the right decision: Submersible – Resting underwater at the lowest point of the trench, these are designed to make very little noise....
Tobacco odor in your new home…. What you can do
Are you about to move house? You may have found a home that perfectly matches your needs. The only issue with it is that the prior owners were smokers and there is that strong, lingering smell of tobacco. What can be done to start the process of eliminating stubborn...
Galvanic Corrosion
We often talk about corrosion that you may see around the house referred to as ‘galvanic corrosion’. In order to prevent this problem properly in your home you’ll have to know where to...
What To Do After You Have Had A Home Inspection
After you have had a home inspection and you have moved into your new home, what next? The video below shows you a few steps you can take as a new home owner.
Power Strip Safety
So many things in our home nowadays are electric, from kitchen appliances to iPads and phones, everything requires an electrical outlet. In many older homes, there are simply not enough outlets, so a power strip seems the obvious choice to keep up with the demand, but...