Do you take good care of your water heater? If you just thought “What do you mean, I have to care for it?” you are not alone. Most homeowners don’t give much attention to their water heater as long as it is working, but with a little care, your water heater could last...

If you are not a smoker, you probably aren’t a fan of the smell of cigarette smoke. If you have some type of respiratory problems already, cigarette smoke is going to make things much worse. Unfortunately, it is possible that you end up in a position where a home that...

Your water heater is constantly at work. Whether you use hot water or not, it keeps the water at a constant temperature to have it ready for use. We all use hot water in many different ways. We use it to wash our dishes, take showers and to wash our hands. If you were...

Who takes care of your home? Many try to do most of their maintenance themselves, and this is very good, but for it to be most effective, you should have a schedule for it. As with most things, it is easy to overlook or forget something important if you don’t have...

Your siding is there for a twofold purpose. It keeps the elements out, and it makes your home look good. Of course, there are many different types of siding that do a decent enough job on one or both of those fronts, but there are some that are exceptional on both....

We all have different habits in different seasons. This is especially true if you have a large family. During the summer, there may be more people spending time in your home between children being out of school and friends visiting. If you have a large lawn, you might...

Trees are very beneficial for your home. They can give you some privacy from your neighbors, and when the sun is beating down, you can find shade underneath them. When there are heavy winds, trees can give you protection from the worst of it. However, there are some...

Do you know what laminate flooring is? While laminate isn’t the most common material in use for flooring, it is becoming more popular due to the fact that it is made from recycled materials. Why is that a good selling point for some? Using recycled materials is good...

Dryer fires have very quickly become one of the leading causes of fires in the home. While this is an obviously serious issue, it is one that we can help prevent and protect our families. Below is a brief maintenance list of items to regularly check and clean to help...

Modular homes are just one type of home that can be built off-site and be extremely useful in areas that are remote, and have inclement weather most of the time. But what are they? That's what will be the topic of discussion in today's article. For starters, a modular...