How to Plan For a New Fence
If your property doesn’t have a fence, it's tough to take full advantage of your outdoor space. With pets or young children, you're probably uncomfortable letting them play outside unsupervised. A fence provides a great many benefits to you and your family. It offers...
4 Indoor Winter Home Improvement Projects
Winter Home Improvement Projects That Can Be Completed Indoors During winter, it can be uncomfortable and unsafe to complete outdoor tasks around the house. You may be stuck inside more often, but this doesn’t mean you have to stop working on home projects. If you are...
6 Fire Safety Tips for the Home
According to the National Fire Protection Association, an average of seven people per day died from a house fire between 2011-2015. Don’t become a statistic and use these fire safety tips for the home to keep your family safe. Use These Fire Safety Tips for the Home...
Ways to Save Water and Money at Home
Why is it important to limit your water use at home? Clean water is a resource that is often taken for granted, but it is common for certain areas around the country and the world to experience water shortages. Besides the environmental reasons, you will also notice a...
5 Signs That It’s Time to Replace Your Roof
Your home's roof will at some point need replacement. Read our article for tips so you won't be caught off guard when it's time to replace your roof. 1. If your roof is more than 20 years old, it may be time to replace your roof. The type of roof you have will...
Avoiding Carbon Monoxide Exposure Indoors and Out
Most people associate the deadly gas carbon monoxide (CO) with wintertime when heating systems are running. In reality, avoiding carbon monoxide exposure is a year-round challenge. CO is the byproduct of the combustion process caused by burning wood or fuels. Exposure...
How to Reduce Summer Cooling Costs
Many people are surprised by how much higher their energy bills can be in the summer as opposed to the winter, especially if they have central air conditioning. The fact is that delivering heat to a building is fairly simple and easy, but removing heat is complicated....
How to Keep Your Home Safe While Away on Vacation
Feeling safe in your own home is a privilege everyone should have. When you go on vacation and you are not there to look after your property, it is good to be proactive and aware of your home's security. Here are some tips to keep your home safe while away on...
5 Ways to Grow a Beautiful Lawn that Lasts the Whole Summer
You don't need to hire a landscaping company to have a lawn that your neighbors envy. With a few simple strategies, you can grow a beautiful lawn and maintain it without spending a lot of time or money. 1. Water Infrequently but Deeply If you're lightly watering your...