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...

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...

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,...

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....

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...

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...

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.

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...

When buying a home, it is important to make sure that a radon test has been performed. A certified home inspector usually does this as part of the seller’s home inspection. You might ask yourself, though, what exactly is Radon? How dangerous is it? How common is it?...

Buying a home can sometimes feel rather overwhelming.  Once you have finally found your home, you then need to deal with all those extra fees you incur, which are referred to as closing costs.  These costs can really add up, so here are just a few things you can...