Keeping up with the advancement of modern homes can help a homeowner in the face of natural disasters. Smart home tech can make a difference during emergencies. It can help protect homes from flooding, power outages, and high winds. Stay connected  It would be...

Hard water can have some rather negative effects on the proper functioning of your home. While these effects are annoying, we might have bigger anxiety related to hard water, and that is if it is adversely affecting our health. Hard water, can leave scum on sinks or...

We all need some peace and quiet from time to time. However, because of external factors, this can be difficult to attain. Constant noise from the street, nearby homes, or even inside your own home can sometimes break your peace. What can you do to minimize the noise...

There is one cold weather essential you can’t forget, to get you through those long, chilly nights. But choosing bedding is not always so simple as taking whatever looks right. There are small differences in material quality and often big differences in their warmth...

Do you ever take some time to consider how safe your home is? Do you worry about the safety of your family and guests in your home? If so, it would be a good idea to take a safety walk around your home and see what you can spot. By being attentive when walking up to...

Many of us know the feeling of not wanting to touch a car door or metal object just in case we get that dreaded static shock. But while it can be a nuisance, is there any reason for us to worry about it? Are there any situations when static electricity could be more...

The most dangerous room in your home is the bathroom. The statistics are fairly conclusive, most injuries at home happen in the bathroom, but fortunately, there are things that you can do to make sure your bathroom is as safe as it can be, minimizing the risk of...

How much does it cost to own a home? If you are a new homeowner, there might be a few bills that you weren’t expecting when you were planning your budget. For many, the energy bill comes as an unwelcome surprise, especially if your home isn’t very energy smart. Energy...

When building an addition to a home, often there will be a need to get the proper building permits. Naturally, not everyone takes this as seriously as they should, and this means that there might be things in a home you are considering that were built without being...

Your roof is an integral part of your home, and it needs regular maintenance to prevent it from deteriorating. A poorly maintained roof could fail prematurely, leading to leaks and other issues. Since replacing a roof can be very expensive, you can almost view your...