Renovating an old home can be an exciting project with many rewards, it can also have many downsides, such as encountering problems you hadn’t budgeted for. One issue you will likely find in homes built during or before the 1970s is asbestos. Why is it such a problem and what should you do if you […]

Fall is a good time to start winterizing your home. While this may not seem like the most exciting thing to do, it’s important to do it while outside temperatures are still moderate. Here are a few tips on getting your home ready for winter: October is a good time to do yard work and […]

No one enjoys the thought of cockroaches invading their homes but, unfortunately, it is a problem for many.  Cockroaches are such an issue because, among other things, they are extremely hardy and have the ability to multiply in shocking numbers.  So, what attracts them and how can you prevent them from establishing themselves in your […]

If you discover mold developing in an area of your home you may wonder if it’s safe to remove yourself.  Although there are a number of factors which should determine this, if mold is not covering an area of more than 10 square feet, it should be something you can clean up yourself.  Before you […]

When the outside temperature is hot, it’s easy to spend more money just keeping the home cool so, it’s good to look for some other ways of cooling the home.  One way is with landscape shading which includes the careful positioning of trees or shrubs so that they provide shade to the home.  This has […]