There’s nothing more annoying than a leaky faucet. That constant drip is not only a tedious sound but a costly one. Hundreds of gallons of water are wasted because of a leaking faucet. Can I fix that drip myself? Of course, you can and it’s much easier than you might...

Home security cameras and security systems are now an affordable priority for homeowners. You’re able to see and view the inside or outside of your home with security cameras.  There are several benefits to installing these cameras: Keep intruders away, outdoor...

Touchless bathroom fixtures. It’s one of the most recent trends in plumbing. Also known as hands-free, touch-free, and no-touch fixtures. These fixtures have built-in sensors that detect when a user is near and automatically turns the water off and on. Popularity for...

Nothing is more irritating than digging through your closet trying to find things. We know what we are looking for is there, but we’re unable to see it because of limited lighting. This is often the case in older homes. There may or may not be closet lighting in the...

A growing concern among many homeowners is that of lock bumping. This tactic easily affects a large percent of traditional home locks. So, it’s only reasonable that homeowners would be concerned with this growing technique. But what is lock bumping, what are bump...

Dreading the weekend honey-do list of all things you need to take care of to maintain your home? A home maintenance schedule can make it so much easier. There are lots of schedules you can find online if you don’t already have one.  Home maintenance adds value to your...

Oh, the joy of becoming a Plant Daddy or Plant Mama to lots of Plant Babies! Indoor house plants are such an enjoyable and refreshing hobby. Not only does it bring joy to the homeowner to watch your plant babies thrive and grow, but it does beautiful things for the...

This probably seems like a very odd question, after all, houses don’t get checkups. But should they? If we think about it, most things do get inspected or checked annually. Think about our vehicles or even our own health, we benefit from regular checks. Doesn’t it...

​If you are preparing to sell your home, you will surely be doing all you can to obtain the right price. This will involve making sure the home is in good order and presentable. Included in a successful sale is the home inspection so, what are some things you as the...

What are some potential problems that can occur If we use green lumber in construction? As we have learned, green lumber has a higher moisture content when it is used. This means that it will continue to dry out and shrink. What problems arise from the wood shrinking?...