During this past year, more people than ever have learned how to keep safe in a hostile environment. Wearing a facemask is a way to protect yourself and others against the spread of airborne contaminants, but there are many situations in life where PPE (Personal...

Are the floors in your home starting to look worn? Maybe you are getting tired of the pattern or colors and want to get something new? While your floors might not be the first thing you think of when you walk into a room, they have a huge impact on the appearance of...

Water pipes run throughout the walls of your home, and usually, you might just hear a whisper when the water is running through them, but for some homeowners, there is a loud noise whenever they turn on or off their water. This is called a water hammer, which is...

How old is your roof? Have you had it replaced recently? If so, you probably know that it costs quite a lot, and depending on the material, you might be doing it again in 10-20 years. Your roof is quite exposed to the elements, so it is natural that it takes a lot of...

Many people have a brand of toilet paper that they are used to and have stuck with throughout the years, but maybe recent events have caused you to change your preferred brand through no choice of your own? This has been the case for many people, but they might not...

One thing that you will find in any home is a main water supply shutoff. This is a necessity, especially when a catastrophic leak causes gallons of water to spill out into your home. Are you aware of where yours is located? Most homeowners aren’t, and that could come...

As your inspector walks away from your home, you look at your inspection report wondering about all the issues that he found in your home. You might be freaking out a little bit, wondering what you are going to do about all these items. Do you have to make sure that...

Do you have a musty smell in your bathroom? Do you often start sneezing when you go in there? It’s quite possible that you have a mold problem. The problems with bathrooms are that they often lack sufficient air-flow and there is a lot of moisture in there. Those two...

Did you know that there is a feature that should be installed on your home to protect it from water damage that might have been removed by a previous owner? This is something called kickout flashing, and it serves an important purpose. Kickout flashing is designed to...

We all appreciate having a cold drink, and for many of us, that involves having some ice in it. For easy access to ice, it’s hard to beat a fridge with a built-in ice maker, but it is important that you realize that it doesn’t come without some shortcomings. One thing...