In the bathrooms of most homes you will find a Ground Fault Circuit Interrupter or GFCI receptacle. The reason for this is that it is extremely easy to electrocute yourself in your bathroom. If you were to use a faulty hairdryer or similar appliance in your bathroom...

No matter where you go on earth, you can find mold spores. While this isn’t a major problem outdoors, when they find a place to grow in your home, it can cause all kinds of problems. Some types of mold will be harmful to your health, especially so if you have a...

Do you worry about water damage to your home? Most homeowners do, since water damage easily can cost thousands of dollars, especially if it goes unnoticed for a long time. All it takes is a minor leak for water to make its way into your home and start causing damage....

Do you only worry about drafts in the wintertime? While you might feel like a draft in the summertime isn’t a problem, the fact is that you might not feel a change in temperature, but you will feel it in your wallet. Leaky windows could make a significant difference...

You might not think that your home is a very dangerous place for your children, but have you really made sure that this is the case? There are thousands of children hurt in their own homes every year, and in many cases, this could have been prevented with a little...

Some people choose to eat out, while others enjoy a home cooked meal. If you choose to cook your food yourself, you’re probably familiar with the amount of steam and smoke that can be generated from making a meal. Left unchecked, this could cause all kinds of...

I am sure that you want your home to be as efficient as possible. Why is that? Efficiency can be directly translated into savings on your energy bill. One major obstacle to efficiency could be your HVAC duct system. Leaking ducts could actually cost you a lot more...

Are you bored with the way your home looks, but not ready to spend a large amount of money on a renovation? If so, a quick rejuvenation can be accomplished by painting it. It doesn’t take years of experience and expensive tools to do a good job; all you need is good...

Water can damage your home in many ways, and there are numerous ways for moisture to enter your home. One risk area is where there is a joint between a wall and a roof that is exposed to the elements. In such places there should be kickout flashing installed to keep...

Do you have a regular maintenance schedule for your home? You might be very handy with fixing things yourself, or you might call someone every time something isn’t working right, but either way, a schedule is very important. In fact, some of the items that...