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...

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...

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...

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,...

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...

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...

Regardless of the time you spend on routine maintenance to ensure everything in the home is working fine, you should always be prepared for unforeseen failures and breakdown of appliances and equipment in the home. However, with proper maintenance, you can spot these...

Being a homeowner includes preparing your house for brutal temperatures and harsh weather, especially in the Winter. While doing this may not be on your holiday checklist, it is important to do so to keep your home safe and bills low. The choice is whether to save now...

Autumn and Winter are the best time for rodents to try to enter a warm and comfortable home. For you the homeowner, it's never too early to start protecting your house from the invasion of mice. Not only can mice chew through your walls and every one of the boxes in...

Winter brings with it plummeting temperatures in most parts of the country. As soon as the leaves begin to fall, we begin the countdown to the first snowfall and homeowners should begin to prepare their homes for the winter. Frozen and broken pipes are common and an...