Do you know what an anti-scald valve is? From the name, you can tell that it is a pretty important device, right? No one wants to be scalded by hot water. These will be installed in your plumbing system to prevent that scenario. If they don’t work right or aren’t...

If you’ve been noticing some trouble breathing lately, there’s a chance that the problem may be environmental, and not entirely medical. The reason we say that is because poor indoor air quality is incredibly common. Poor air quality can cause coughing, sore throat,...

Your roof is exposed to the sun throughout the whole day. In the summertime, this can add a lot of heat to your home, which is going to end up costing you in energy when cooling back down. To counteract this problem, one alternative that is available is cool roofing....

Depending on your point of view, the homeowners association (or HOA) where you live can either be an oppressive mob boss, or they can be your “muscle”. These organizations have a significant influence over the neighborhood or buildings in their jurisdiction, and...

Have you always wanted to have hardwood flooring in your home? It can be very beautiful, but often the cost is a discouraging factor for homeowners to install it. Fortunately, there are alternatives that can be just as beautiful only at a fraction of the price. One of...

Have you ever considered getting touchless fixtures installed in your home? While there admittedly are some kinks that can become very annoying, it is a technology that is constantly improving. If you have used touchless fixtures in the past in a business or place of...

Have you recently bought a home that has a dishwasher? If so, are you familiar with how to use it? If it is your first time using one, you should be careful not to make the mistake of using regular dish soap in the dishwasher. While this might seem like it shouldn’t...

Tornado season is always a worrying time. While there are areas of the country where they are much more likely than others, they can theoretically show up in unexpected places. The safety of you and your family are dependent on knowing how to act in case you find...

When you find bugs in your home, you usually suspect that they come in from your doors or windows, but did you know that you could have bugs coming out of your sewer? Sewer gnats are tiny little insects that look a lot like a fruit fly, but they are different in some...

People love barbecuing in the summertime, and it is a nice way to enjoy a meal outside with friends, but some are concerned with the health effects of grilled food, as well as, the dangers that come with burning gas or charcoal, so they prefer using an electric grill....