Clog-clearing chemicals are not always the best choice for getting your drain working properly. In some cases, it may seem like the easiest solution, but these chemicals do not always fix the problem. Often, they create even more serious issues. For example, while...

Chances are good that since you've grown into adulthood, you've given up on the romantic notion of playing in a pile of leaves in the middle of Autumn. Now, as a mature, adult homeowner, you perhaps look at the fallen leaves in your yard with a feeling of disgust and...

When making a real estate transaction of a property that has a significant amount of square footage or individual units, both the buyer and the seller may agree that a complete inspection of the entire property may not be feasible or reasonable. For example, the sale...

To protect ourselves from a hazard, we first need to recognize that the hazard exists. One of the many hazards that can come up in everyday life is that of carbon monoxide poisoning. This gas can be extremely dangerous - if it's breathed in high concentrations, it can...

Touchless fixtures have been the subject of a number of comedians' routines over the years. And, it's true, when touchless fixtures were first introduced, they were a bit frustrating to use sometimes. Over the years, though, touchless fixtures have gotten more precise...

Is it possible that an appliance in your home could kill you? Yes! Whether it's an electrical appliance that comes in contact with water or a clothes dryer with too much lint in the exhaust, appliances can be very dangerous if used incorrectly or exposed to the right...

Getting to know your home and how it functions is important if you are to keep it well maintained. In this blog, we are going to look at one aspect of home maintenance with a consideration of grinder pumps. Firstly, let's look at why a home may need a grinder pump. A...

Safety in the home is of the utmost importance, especially in households with small children and elderly ones. So many injuries are reported each year due to accidents that have taken place in the home. Isn’t it a good idea, then, to periodically do a safety risk...

Many households deal with the effects of hard water. In this blog, we are going to discuss the causes of hard water and the signs that your home has it. As water trickles through rocks and soil it absorbs minerals like calcium and magnesium. The high mineral content...

Anyone who has bought or sold a house can tell you that the home inspection is a vital part of the process. Naturally, you do not want the home you are buying to have any problems you were previously unaware of, but, what if the home inspection does reveal a problem,...