Don’t Play With Wall Receptacles!
If you are a parent, the safety of your children is probably often on your mind. There are just so many ways that children could get hurt, even in your own home, and it seems impossible to think about everything that could possibly go wrong. One way that many young...
What Can Plants Do For You?
Plants in the home can serve a beneficial purpose. They aren’t just going to improve the appearance of your home, they can actually serve to improve the quality of the air you are breathing. Indoor air is among the worst you can breathe, and this is what leads to many...
The Importance Of Vapor Barriers
How do you keep moisture out of your house? It might seem like an impossible task, especially if you live in an area with high humidity or a lot of rain, but there is something that was engineered specifically for that task. What is it? Vapor barriers. A vapor barrier...
Aluminium Siding – Benefits and Shortcomings
There are a few different types of metal siding, but one of the more common types is aluminum siding. Aluminum can last over forty years as long as you maintain it well, and maintenance is not very complicated. Since it is a metal, rot, insects and woodpeckers aren’t...
Safety Concerns with a Deck
Would you like to build a deck attached to your house? It might be an appealing concept to you; many of us enjoy the ability to sit outdoors and take in the sights. With millions of porches being built or replaced every year, you might think that this is a project...
HOA’s – The Good and the Bad
One thing that might not be on the top of your list when shopping for a home is whether the neighborhood has an HOA (Homeowners Association) or not, but it should definitely be a factor in your decision. Why is that? Depending on where you live, HOA’s can have quite a...
Painting
One of the cheapest and quickest changes that you can make to breathe new life into your home is by painting it. Even someone with very little experience can do the work as long as they do some research beforehand, and then take the time to do it...
Window Falls
Every year, in the US alone, thousands are hurt from falling out of open windows. The risk is greatest for young children, since they might not realize the danger as well as an adult would. If you enjoy getting fresh air in your home, but want to prevent...