Keeping warm is always a concern in the wintertime. There are many different ways to heat your home up, but one of the methods that make the best use of natural resources is a pellet stove. They can be fueled by compressed pellets of sawdust, food waste, or wood...

Buying a home is a big decision and, of course, you want to make a wise investment. There are a lot of options these days when it comes to purchasing a home. For example, do you want something you can fix up or do you prefer a move-in ready option? What about buying a...

If you are a homeowner with a basement, you will know the problems that can arise if the basement is damp. The very nature of a basement with its below-grade position makes it more likely to experience these kinds of issues. While it’s true that some of the causes are...

Window bars have started to become a more common sight in some areas and for many homeowners, they give them added peace of mind. This is because they are designed to prevent intruders from entering a home. But, while window bars are intended to provide a level of...

What are allergenic plants? You might think – how dangerous can a plant be? Well knowing the three top notorious allergenic plants can give you the knowledge needed in order to stay away from them. The top three allergenic plants widely known include poison ivy, oak,...

Have you ever considered installing a safe room in your home? Some get inspired to do this by watching disaster movies or seeing news about home invasions. It might seem like a bit paranoid, but the reality of the world we live in is that both crime rates and natural...

Are you getting ready to move into a home where the previous owner was a smoker? The lingering odor and sticky brown residue that nicotine tends to leave behind can be very challenging to get rid of and you may well be wondering how you can do it. The reality is that...

Any homeowner knows that in order to avoid huge costs down the line, regular maintenance needs to be done on the home.  Wood is something that, when used in the home’s construction, could start to deteriorate.  One of the reasons it will do this is because...

Home inspectors have to be extra cautious when inspecting certain areas of the home. One of these areas is the crawlspace underneath the home. The reasons for this are obvious as they are dark places and usually remain unchecked for long periods of time. This means...