There are many things that you need to protect your children from, but you might relax a bit when you are in your own home, thinking that it is the safest place for them. While you do have more control over their environment at home, this doesn’t always lead to a...

The mouse… a very sneaky and very stealthy rodent. You may never actually see it in front of you. However, you may face some telltale signs that they are in your living space. How do you combat these invasive creatures though? Well, the first thing to make sure of is...

How much space do you need to live? The tiny house movement has received much attention recently. Many people are interested in living in homes that are less than 1000 square feet, and some even in houses smaller than 100 square feet. There are some obvious benefits...

Young children and pools go together like camping and s’mores but there are some dangers involved with having a pool in your backyard. To keep your children safe, there are devices called pool alarms, that will sound an alarm if there is a chance your child has fallen...

During open houses and home tours, the garage is often overlooked. Is this space only viewed as a big empty storage room? Why should we take a closer look at the garage?  For many buyers, the garage is more important than you think. For many, the garage is one of...

There are several reasons why many homeowners think about downsizing to a smaller living space. Perhaps it’s, cashing in on the savings for retirement. Maybe you’ve always wanted to live in a cool modern high-rise apartment. Or maybe all the kids are gone and you just...

Water is an amazing liquid with much utility, but in the wrong place, it can do extensive damage to your home. Water has the ability to enter your home a multitude of ways, but you can do much to prevent it. It is very important to take care of any potential water...

When you hear the word mold, do you shudder? It is one of the enemies of homeowners around the nation, and it seems like it can start growing out of nowhere, but the fact is that you can do a lot to prevent mold-growth from happening in your home. Mold thrives under...

Are you stuck at home and not sure what to do with your time? A very productive way to spend the time that you weren’t planning on being at home is to take care of any minor projects that you have been putting off. Most of us usually have very busy lives, so this time...

The amount of water that comes out of your faucet when you open up the valve depends greatly on the pressure in your water pipes. The water coming from your faucet is measured by its flow rate. A normal flow rate is around 1 gallon per minute. Of course, most...