When designing your home office one of the most important things to consider is your home’s layout and where your office space will best fit. You will probably be spending a good amount of time there, so take this into consideration when picking out the room that will...

Do you spend a lot of money on heating water? Do you often have a lot of condensation on your cold water pipes? The solution to both of these issues is the same. You need to install pipe insulation. This is especially important if you have a lot of exposed pipes...

So you have a leaky roof… you know that water is coming in but you don’t exactly know where or how. How are you going to search for and fix the problem? In this article we will discuss a few tips and tricks that will help you to get your roof back in tip top shape....

When you decide to buy a home for the first time you will have a lot of choices to make, starting with finding the right people to help you with the process. You will want to start with finding the right real estate agent. But, perhaps you’re wondering if it matters...

Have you ever had a piece of furniture tip-over? If so, you are not alone. According to one source, there are actually 3-4 injuries related to furniture tip-overs every hour here in the U.S. The reason why that is so high is because the majority of homeowners don’t...

If you live in an area where it rains a lot, have you ever considered how much water comes down? Have you ever thought about making use of it? Many people do. There are numerous systems for catching rainwater. It can be a simple system where it is collected for...

When you have a heavy rainstorm where you live, do you have water entering your home? The reasons why this could happen are many, but it is possible that it is due to a lack of kickout flashing. Due to the appearance of kickout flashing, many homeowners mistakenly...

Everyone wants to have a roof over their head, but what type of roof do you want? There are many factors to consider, such as cost, ease of installation, appearance, and maintenance needs. In many of those categories, wood roofing doesn’t rate too well. Wood isn’t...

Summer is a great time of year to enjoy a backyard barbecue. Warmer weather means it's time for good food surrounded by good friends. Some people have strong preferences when you ask them what type of barbecue they prefer to use. However, whether you're a fan of...

For many homeowners, taking care of their property can seem like a constant "to-do" list. One of the never-ending tasks that simply must be done is the task of mowing the grass. How often do you do that? Sometimes, it seems like as soon as you turn off the lawnmower,...