Its easy to take for granted, but its essential for life and staying healthy. What are we talking about? Yes, water. Wouldn't it be a good idea then, to find out as much as we can about where our drinking water comes from. Is there reliable information about what's in...

Such a large number of things in our home these days are electric, from kitchen apparatuses to iPads and telephones, everything requires an electrical outlet. A lot of older houses for example do not have sufficient outlets, so an electrical power cord appears to be...

As a whole we recognize that we should be aware of any potential fire danger in our home, however shouldn't something be said about our garage, particularly when its connected to our home? Garage fires can happen effortlessly, the reason for this is because our garage...

When buying a home, it is important to make sure that a radon test has been performed. A certified home inspector usually does this as part of the seller's home inspection. You might ask yourself, though, what exactly is Radon? How dangerous is it? How common is it?...

A lot of people don't realize how easy it can be to use less energy in the home. With just a few simple adjustments you can save a lot of money. Here are a few simple ways this can be done: Instead of using an air conditioner, which uses a lot of energy, try...

Apply the bleach solution with a garden sprayer. Let it stand on the surface for about 20 minutes, then rinse it off with spray from a garden hose. Don't let the bleach solution stand on the roof for more than 30 minutes or so without rinsing. And don't use a pressure...

If a basement is unfinished, does it still need foundation insulation? Yes, unless the floor above is insulated. Even if used only for storage and heating and cooling equipment, the basement is thermally connected to the rest of the house. Is floor insulation above a...

Electricity enters the home through a control panel and a main switch where one can shut off all the power in an emergency. These panels are usually located in the basement. Control panels use either fuses or circuit breakers. Install the correct fuses for the panel....

Air filters remove pollen, dust and other particles that would otherwise circulate indoors. Most filters are typically rectangular in shape and about 20 inches by 16 inches, and about 1 inch thick. They slide into the main ductwork near the inside fan unit. The filter...

Until the mid-1980s, HUD maintained separate Minimum Property Standards for different types of structures. Since that time, HUD has accepted the model building codes, including over 250 referenced standards and local building codes, in lieu of separate and...