When you flush something down the drain, you expect it to go down the pipe and not come back. One problem that can pop up in a plumbing system, however, is backflow. This can happen when there is a large change in pressure for some reason. It could be from the fire...

While summer is getting closer to its end, there is still a risk of wildfire. This is especially the case in areas where there has been little rain and the grass and undergrowth is very dry. There have been some major wildfires in recent years, and sometimes in areas...

There are not many homes in the country that don’t have electricity. It has become almost as essential to our lives as heat and running water, but if your electrical system is old or not properly wired, there could be all kinds of issues popping up with your...

Keeping yourself from getting harmed when working around your home should be your first priority. No matter what job you do, there is most likely a type of PPE that you should be using. Do you know what PPE is? It stands for Personal Protective Equipment, and it can...

Carbon monoxide is a very dangerous gas. This is because of several reasons. It is invisible and doesn’t have a smell, so you can’t easily detect it. On top of that, it is very easily generated by many of the things that we use every day. Anything that works by...

Did you know that your insulation plays an important role year round? How is that? While we all know how insulation helps keep your home warm in the winter time, it also helps keep the heat out in the summertime. This means that a well insulated home will save you...

Most homes have heavy furniture in them. They might seem stable, but that is when no one is climbing on them. Accidents happen when children view furniture as a playground and the furniture tips over. To prevent this, you should install brackets to keep the furniture...

Woodpeckers are amazing birds. They are designed in such a way that despite the amazing force and speed with which they peck at wood, they do not get brain damage as a human would. They also have the eyesight and hearing to be able to find a bug inside wood from a...

The wires inside your walls might not often be on your mind, and you usually don’t see what state they are in, since you just plug your appliances into the outlet the wires connect to. If your home is old, however, there could be potential hazards hiding in the walls....

Like many people, you might have exercise equipment in your home. This might seem like a good alternative to going to a gym, and if you have the room for it, you might feel like there is no good reason not to have it. You should, however, make sure that it is safe for...