Your bathroom is at risk from moisture! Every time you take a shower, a large amount of moisture is released into the air, and it can lead to all kinds of moisture-related problems. One of the most common issues is that of mold, which loves a warm, humid bathroom....

Do you know the wide range of problems that water can cause in your home if it ends up in the wrong place? Mold can start growing, pests can be attracted to it, and wood can rot, just to mention a few. Because of this, condensation should be a concern for any...

For many people who are advancing in age, getting around isn’t as easy as it once was. Even moving around their own homes can become a challenge. It’s sad to say, but thousands of elderly ones are injured every year from an at home related accident. Among the most...

If you have your home on the market, or are about to do so, then you no doubt have thought about all the ways you can improve the home to make it sell faster. What happens, though, if after you have done all that you thought was needed, the buyers home inspection...

For many people, DIY is an enjoyable hobby and, no doubt, any DIY enthusiast has a vast selection of tools in their kit to choose from.  But what about those who are not so keen? Well, any homeowner will still benefit greatly by owning at least a small selection...

Trees are a beautiful part of our surroundings, so it’s not surprising that many homeowners enjoy having them as part of their landscaping. But, can problems arise if these trees are situated too close to the home? Here is a few of the potential issues that trees can...

If you have your home on the market currently, you, no doubt, would like the sale to go as smoothly as possible.  When it comes to having the home inspection performed, what are some ways you can be prepared for it, so that the home inspector can be as thorough...

Spending hours swimming in a backyard pool is something most children want to do during the hot summer months.  If you have a swimming pool in your backyard, how can you make sure that it remains a place of fun and does not become a safety concern? Why is it an...

Imagine … you are sitting down for a nice breakfast with your family, when all of the sudden, you see a quick flash of brown and white right into your kitchen pantry. You have a sneaky suspicion what it is, so you go and check it out anyways. You then discover, its a...

Fire-stops – what are they? It is a simple passive fire prevention method that can diminish the chance of a fire spreading throughout your home through holes in your wall. These openings are mainly found around the perimeter of pipe channels, PVC, and electrical wire....