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...

Keeping Water Out Of Your Home

Where does your dryer vent the hot air that comes out of it? The reason for this question is that the dryer exhaust will carry a lot of moisture with it. Some homeowners have their dryer venting inside of their home or basement, and this can cause serious issues over...

How To Clear Clogs

When you are experiencing a clogged pipe, what do you do? If your impulse is to grab a bottle of drain chemicals and pouring it down the drain, think twice next time. Why do we say that? Well, even though you will find labels on the bottles such as “Drain Safe” and...

Little Critters Sneaking In

No one likes to have insects in their home, and among the worst ones to deal with are bed bugs. These little creatures were at one point almost extinct in large parts of the world, but this was because of the use of a very harmful pesticide called DDT that is now...

No Roof Replacement – Ever!

If your roof is more than 20 years old, is it time to replace it? For some homeowners, this might be the case. There are big differences in how long roofing materials last, but some might not even make it more than 10 years, and if you have ever been through a roof...