Enduring the Heat

During the hot days of summer, many homeowners feel like their AC is saving their lives, and in some cases, this could definitely be the case. You have probably heard how older ones have died in heat waves where they didn’t have sufficient cooling in their homes. To...

What makes a Good Air Purifier?

When buying an air purifier, it’s important to look for certain features to ensure it serves your needs and does it's job well. There are different purifiers for different room sizes, so before selecting one, make sure you know the size of the space you want to...

How to House Train your new Puppy

Learning how to potty train is one of the most important first steps you can take with a new puppy. Scolding, especially after the fact, isn’t going to do anything. But praising and treating a puppy for doing the right thing works best for all training. If they have...

How to Save Wooden Furniture from Flood Damage

An unexpected flood can ruin the wooden furniture in your home, especially if you weren't able to reposition the furniture in time. In the wake of the flood, evaluate the furniture affected by figuring out the value of the item versus restoration costs. Fortunately,...

A Lesser-Known Pandemic Safety Tip

Since the Pandemic started, many of us have become accustomed to the habit of disinfecting and cleaning when we get back home from errands. But there may be something crucial that we are missing that's right under our feet; the floor. Recently the CDC has reported...

Are Your Rails Safe?

Often a home is designed with an aesthetic in mind, and to conform to that aesthetic, many custom-built stairways become dangerous. While those who live in the home and use them every day may become comfortable with the stairs, visitors and especially the Elderly may...

Reupholstering? Choose the right fabric

So it's time to reupholster. When it comes to choosing a fabric for your sofa, there is more to consider than just color and price. Of course, appearance does matter. A sofa can have a big effect on the feeling of a space, and it's very important that we feel...

Termites and Borers, what’s the difference?

Both termites and wood borers can cause terrible damage to structural timber or wooden furniture in your home, but they are actually very different. Most termites actually spend their time underground, and some even build their nest's below ground. But they need to...

Steaming the Stain

We've all had those terrible moments where the coffee cup slipped, or meatball rolled off the plate and left a nasty stain on the sofa. But worse yet are the times when we needn't even notice the stain until days or even weeks later! Most know that the sooner a stain...

Carpet Or No Carpet?

Do you have carpet in your home? It is becoming less common in modern homes, especially when considering how difficult it is to properly clean carpeted floors, but there are still some that enjoy the soft surface in their home. How about in your bathroom? You will...