You might have seen radon testing being offered as a part of a home inspection, but do you know why it is important? The reason is that Radon gas is very dangerous. In fact, Radon gas has been estimated to be the second greatest cause of lung cancer. Things aren’t...

In the summertime, you probably drink a lot more water than usual. How good is the water you drink though? For some, the answer to that question could be difficult to find. If you have a well, you’re basically in charge of your own water quality. The best way to find...

Have you ever changed the temperature setting of your water heater? It is a fairly simple thing to do, and some homeowners have chosen to do so either because they feel that their water isn’t hot enough, or because it runs out too fast. While this might seem like the...

Have you ever needed to use a plunger? It is an amazing tool for cleaning out a clog without using chemicals or getting the help of a plumber, but using it the right way could make a huge difference in how efficient it is. The main thing to be careful with is how much...

Have you recently needed to start up a home office? With many layoffs in the wake of the COVID-19 crisis, more people than ever are working from home. Some try to do so on their couch or wherever they find themselves comfortable, but the problem with this situation...

Do you have hand sanitizer available in your home? With the buying craze that is going on right now, it is hard to get a hold of this among many other products, but if you have some available, how effective is it? As with everything else, the efficiency depends...

Fixing a sagging sidewalk might seem like a time-consuming and expensive project. You might think of the work needed to break up and remove the old sidewalk as well as setting up a frame for pouring cement and then waiting for it all to settle and get discouraged by...

There is a siding material that has seen a lot of use for the past 80 years. It is a durable material that is not going to break the bank. The material is aluminum, and you can find it on homes throughout the country. While aluminum can get dented, there are thicker...

How is your bathroom faucet? Does it drip even after you turn it off? Does it squeak when turning the knobs? Is it just plain ugly? Replacing a faucet is not a very difficult job, so there is no reason for you to put up with any of those scenarios. While some might...

Everyone has a different level of concern for security, but surely you have at times wished that you could see what is going on around your home when you are not there. Maybe you came home to something that was vandalized, something stolen or maybe you just live in a...