Have you ever thought of making better use of the space in your attic? Many homes have a lot of unused attic space, and this invites a project to finish it to turn it into livable space. It is quite a lot of work and cost involved, so before you start it off, you...

Have you ever had to deal with a power outage? There are many factors that play into whether or not the area you live in gets a lot of power outages or not, but it could happen anywhere. When you are in that situation, you truly realize how dependent on power we are...

When you move into a neighborhood with an HOA in place for the first time, you might not be sure what to expect. The interesting thing about HOAs is that their power and scope can vary greatly from location to location. In some locations they even have the power to do...

If you open up the doors under your kitchen sink or the doors of your bathroom vanity, there is one thing that you will always find under the sink - a p-trap. These pipes are essential for keeping your home smelling nice as well as for preventing health issues due to...

You have worked hard for what you have, and you don’t want it all to be stolen by some random person breaking into your home. Unfortunately this happens way too often. Every day, thousands of homeowners just like you are getting their belongings stolen, and in many...

Your septic system is an essential part of your home, even though you might not give it much thought unless there is a problem with it. Considering the amount of waste that goes down the drain in your home every day, your septic tank is being used all day long. Since...

Have you ever heard of engineered flooring? It is a very nice way for you to get beautiful looking wooden floors at a fraction of the price of a regular hardwood floor. So what is the secret? They use a thin layer of hardwood glued to a high-quality plywood board,...

Whenever there is a blocked pipe in your home, a plunger is your best friend. There are many advantages to using a plunger instead of drain chemicals. It is better for the environment, it is easier on your pipes, it won’t hurt your septic, and once you own one, you...

Filling up a tub requires a tub stopper. Maybe you don’t do that very often, and when you try to use it, it just doesn’t work. Or maybe your tub all of a sudden doesn’t drain right anymore. Either of those situations could be because of an issue with the tub stopper....

Having a trampoline in your backyard might seem like a great idea for a parent. Most kids love playing on one, and it is good exercise, something that many young children aren’t getting enough of. There are however many ways in which a trampoline can turn from a fun...