Have you ever been in a building that has a mold problem? Usually you can tell from the musty smell, and for some people, it even causes some serious breathing issues, headaches, runny eyes or sneezing. Mold spores are everywhere, but the challenge is to prevent them...

You know exactly how inventive your children are. If they want to get to something that is on top of a dresser, they are likely to turn that thing into a staircase for them to climb. Unfortunately, they might not be aware of how weight distribution works and thus...

Many homeowners don’t realize that our home can be working against us and wasting energy. Doors windows and even cracks in the wall can inflate our energy use. Is there anything that can be done to stop this? Consider performing a home energy audit. Performing a home...

Fire has always been a two-edged sword. While it can warm you and you can cook your food over it, it can also devastate your crops or burn your house down. While we as humans aren’t as reliant on fire for our everyday lives as we were, the danger is still there,...

Having ants in your home might not seem like a major deal. They are basically harmless to your home, but this doesn’t mean that you want them in your home. Ants can get into your food and prove to be quite a nuisance, and there are some types of ants that will dig...

Using repurposed building materials can give your home a unique look, and it has gotten more and more popular with do-it-yourself homeowners these days. It is good for the environment since old building materials aren’t just left at a dump, and it can give your home a...

Do you have a lot of wildlife around your home? This is very common in areas that are outside of urban areas. It might be very intriguing to get to watch animals in their natural habitat, but there are inconveniences and sometimes even danger when animals decide to...

Radon gas testing is an important part of your home buying process. Radon gas seeps up from the ground and can cause serious health problems. In fact, it is a major cause of lung cancer. The problem with radon gas is that you can’t detect it by any conventional means,...

Birds around your home can be both a blessing and a curse. While it can be very relaxing to watch the birds and listen to their chirping, they can also do damage. For example, bird droppings have uric acid in them, and this can eat through your pavement, cement and...

Replacing your roof can cost you quite a bit of money. Of course, there are differences depending on the type of material you decide to use, but 100 square feet could cost you between 250 and 700 dollars. This would mean that if your roof is average size, you would...