There are certain things that homeowners sometimes leave in the back-burner – changing air filters, mowing the backyard, or recycling. But there are certain things that require immediate attention to prevent them from becoming serious issues. Such is the case with anything having to do with electricity. A common seemingly small issue may be an […]
Electricity plays a large role in your home. When it’s working properly, it’s often taken for granted, but when your home is experiencing electrical surges, high electrical bills, or other common electrical problems, all you can think about is the cheapest and quickest way to fix it. That’s because the most common results of improper […]
If you travel around the world, you’ll notice that outlets aren’t universal. Outlets in Brazil and South Africa have three circular prong holes in a curved shape, while those in Europe and Russia have two circular prong holes. While they may look different from country to country, one thing remains the same – they shouldn’t make […]
Garbage disposals are one of the easiest ways to dispose of food scraps and keep your kitchen odor-free. But, when it gets stuck, it can feel like you’re the one in a jam. Fortunately, you can fix your jammed garbage disposal in three easy steps. How to Fix a Jammed Garbage Disposal in 3 Steps […]
As the world changes and knowledge evolves, the products we use today may be different than the products we used ten years ago. Think about your average grocery store… ten years ago you did your grocery shopping, filled your car with plastic bags full of food, and then collected those bags under your sink until […]
When most people think about UV light, the first thing that comes to mind is usually the harmful effects of the sun’s rays and the importance of protecting your skin. However, UV lights have many benefits when it comes to air conditioning and have become vital for improving indoor air quality, especially in humid regions […]
Have you ever had a long day at work and finally came home to make a nice, healthy dinner for you or your family? If so, the last thing you want to do after finishing your meal is roll up your sleeves and spend an extra 30 minutes scrubbing pots and pans. With that being […]
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 […]