Perhaps we look at pictures of beautifully renovated older homes and think; I want to do that.  While its true there are many rewards that come with fixing up an old home, are you prepared to tackle such a project? For example, many older homes were constructed with what we now know to be very […]

Every year we have been seeing more and more devastating effects caused by natural disasters.  While we hope we are never affected by such things, being prepared ahead of time for one is an important step in preserving the safety of our households.  Here are some basic things to have in mind to prepare yourselves […]

A garbage disposal system is an extra way to reduce the amount of food waste that ends up being sent to waste management facilities and landfills.  While it is a very useful kitchen appliance to have, it is also a very easy appliance to abuse which can prevent it from working properly. A garbage disposal […]

While most of us would say that observing nature and wildlife is an enjoyable pastime, there are some occasions when wildlife can become more of a problem than an enjoyment.  When it is on our property for example.  Imagine spending hours to make your yard a beautiful piece of landscaping, only to have it ruined […]

Homes, as we know, are in need of continuous maintenance if we are to avoid huge costs down the line.  One area where a homeowner could see a lot of damage is with wood.  Some of this damage could be caused by wood decay, also known as wood rot.  Wood rot is a type of […]