Owning a home comes with many joys, such as having a place to call your own, to host holiday dinners, to make memories, and it’s the epitome of the American dream. That said, all of the good things go hand-in-hand with related responsibilities, such as roof maintenance, HVAC maintenance, landscaping, plumbing… While many items are […]
In a perfect world, we’d never run out of toilet paper and if it were up to us, plumbing problems wouldn’t exist. But since we don’t live in a perfect world full of functioning plumbing and the like, it’s best to educate yourself so you know what to do what a plumbing-related problem arises. Playing […]
Owning a home offers so many things: pride in having a place to call your own, a space to relax and raise a family, and hopefully, an investment in property that increases in value with the passage of time. It also comes with a list of things to maintain in order to keep everything functioning […]
It seems like every day, we are reminded of the many ways in which our actions negatively impact the planet. For one thing, tons and tons of waste ends up in landfills, and in our oceans. Yet not everyone is lining up to jump on the “Save the Planet” bandwagon, because in some ways, it […]
Having a burnt wall outlet poses a range of concerns: from the inconvenience of not being able to access electricity in that particular area of your home, to the worry of whether it poses a fire hazard. You need to take care of it as soon as possible. But is this one of those issues […]
Whether you’re renting or own a home, it’s good to have some basic knowledge on how to troubleshoot simple things around the house. It alleviates the pressure of calling your landlord or missing work to meet a professional and pay them for easy-to-fix issues. Now, there are plenty of instances when you do need a skilled technician […]
One of the most important components of the toilet is the seal. The small but mighty seal is a wax ring that sits on the floor and stops both water and foul odors from leaking into your home. While the average toilet seal can last between 20 and 30 years, sometimes it needs to be […]
Garbage disposals are one of the most underrated appliances in the home. Thanks to garbage disposals, we can effortlessly discard food scraps while washing the dishes. But if you’re garbage disposal isn’t functioning as it should, cleaning the kitchen can be even more time consuming. Luckily, troubleshooting (and fixing) your garbage disposal can be a […]
The toilet is one of the most underrated components of the home. Sure, toilets aren’t glamorous, but life without modern-day plumbing would be very, very different (and not in a good way!). The thing about toilets is that they tend to be out of sight and out of mind, until something goes wrong. One of […]
Your toilet is probably out of sight and out of mind. That is until something goes wrong. One of the most common toilet problems homeowners encounter is a toilet that won’t flush all the way. Before you can fix a toilet that won’t flush all the way, you need to know what the underlying causes. […]
Florida is renowned for its tropical weather and beautiful beaches. The beach is a go-to destination for locals, snowbirds, and tourists alike. Because the beach offers relaxation and a beautiful view, it is the perfect spot to buy a home. With the ocean so nearby, you have plenty of opportunities to go fishing, boating and […]