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Space Heater Safety Tips Everyone Should Know
Space heaters are super useful and affordable appliances, but it’s important that you know what safety tips to apply so you can avoid any accidents. The first safety tip I’m giving you today is that you make sure you get your space heater from a provider with all the...
How to Avoid Mildew and Peeling Paint in Your Bathroom
Your bathroom is one of the most humid rooms at home and it’s one of the most prone to water leaks as well. This means that there’s a high risk of peeling paint, which leads to mildew and bacteria buildup. Not to mention peeling paint makes your bathroom look in bad...
What Are These Black Stains on the Walls? Understanding Ghosting on Walls vs. Mold
Oftentimes, inspectors and contractors will receive phone calls from homeowners who describe a mold problem that has recently developed on the walls and ceilings of their homes. Sometimes, they describe the mold patterns as black stains on the walls and ceilings that...
Pet Safety Tips to Apply During the Holidays
The holidays are finally here and we couldn’t be more excited. But, there’s one thing we need to keep in mind: the safety of our pets at home. There are so many Christmas decorations, so much food everywhere you look and so many people coming and going that accidents...
How to Maintain Your Sump Pump
Sump pumps are vital appliances because they keep your basements and crawl space safe from water buildup and it also protects your home from floods. The sump pump achieves this by collecting all standing water and pumping it to the outside of the house. This appliance...
How to Lower Energy Costs During Winter
During winter, we need to use a lot more energy than the rest of the year to keep our house warm and cozy. Therefore energy bills tend to skyrocket during this time. But guess what? You can keep your energy costs low if you practice these useful tips! 1. Upgrade your...
The Ugly Truth About Popcorn Ceilings
Popcorn ceilings, also called textured or acoustic ceilings, grew popular in the late 1950s. The appearance varies from a very think texture like popcorn to something like cottage cheese and even very fine like sand. During the era when textured ceilings were popular,...
Fireplace Safety Tips to Practice During the Holidays
As days get colder and colder, it’s important we prepare for winter. If you’re one of those lucky people who have a fireplace at home, it’s about to get a lot of use. And that’s great, because you’ll be able to save energy and keep your bills low. However, it’s...
How to Keep Candle Soot off the Wall
Candles smell and look nice, but after burning and enjoying them it starts to become apparent their impact on our homes and interior décor. Although beautiful, candles can deposit soot on surrounding surfaces, including tables and walls. Your first impulse might be to...