Does your lawn have bald spots that need repair? There are some easy steps for patching or seeding those problem areas so that you can get the lawn you deserve.  Before turf can be treated, you need to determine the cause of the problem. If you eliminate fungi,...

A kitchen exhaust fan is under-appreciated in today’s home. They are easy to forget about when it comes to maintenance. When properly used and maintained they can make the home safer and more efficient.  In the kitchen, exhaust fans remove strong cooking aromas,...

Summer means the outdoor cooking season has begun. So it’s an important time for grillers to start following smart cooking safety precautions. Grilling fires peak in July in the US followed by May, June, and August. All kinds of grills pose a risk for fires and burn...

All of a sudden you have ants why? They are most likely sugar ants. They are actually a type of soil ant. The chances that you have multiple huge colonies of ants living in your yard right now as you read this is very likely. There are a number of ways that they can...

Falling down the stairs can be a serious hazard for an infant or toddler. These children are just learning to walk and navigate around their surroundings, so it’s important to keep child safety a priority at this time. Properly installed high-quality safety gates can...

Mold is a common and serious problem for any homeowner. So how can you minimize the risk of mold popping up in your home? Here are a few tips for creating a healthy mole free environment: Ventilate your bathroom. Mold can quickly grow and thrive in a warm moist area....

Electricity in our homes is essential, but there are dangers involved, especially since you’re dealing with high voltage. One danger that you might not be aware of is that of hot joints. This is the term used for electrical connections that are faulty and generate a...

Are there projects that you know how to do around the home, while some are outside of your area of knowledge? Some might shy away from working on anything plumbing related since there are some catastrophic possibilities if anything goes wrong, but as long as you are...

What type of roof do you have over your head? There are many different types of roofing materials, and the choice isn’t always ours to make, since replacing your roof can be very expensive.One of the more expensive roofing materials is wood, which is interesting since...

Out of all the things that you need to take care of as a homeowner, fixing a toilet handle might not be very high up on the list, but it is a very simple job that you easily could take care of in a short amount of time. If your toilet handle isn’t working correctly or...