Hard water is a type of water created from the interaction of dissolved minerals in your home’s plumbing with natural deposits from the surrounding environment. Minerals, which harden the water and equally harden hard water stains on surfaces, can negatively affect your appliances, pipes, and even your health. To help reduce hard-water problems in your […]

Most homeowners only think about their electrical panel when a breaker is tripped, and it is often the first stop you make if your lights go out while the neighbor’s stay on. There are some maintenance tasks that you will need to add to your routine, however, to keep this panel accessible and allow it […]

Your home should be the safest place in the world for you and your family. However, there are often unseen hazards that occur if certain precautions aren’t taken. To protect your home and everyone in it from the dangers of a house fire, follow these safety tips. Kitchen The most common cause of house fires is the […]

For the past couple of decades, many cities in the northeast have seen stable or even negative growth while cities in the south and west have been growing rapidly, attracting a wide variety of retired people, families and singles starting their careers. Not in any particular order, here are four of the fastest-growing cities in […]

Many people are do-it-yourselfers. They attempt projects themselves to save money, gain experience and fix their houses or cars. Of course, there are plenty of other reasons why you might want to become a DIYer too. But, regardless of what they are, it’s in your best interest to find ways to make your life easier. […]

You have found your dream home. The layout is exactly what you’ve wanted with the perfect number of bedrooms, just the right living area and architecture you adore. But, before signing the bottom line on the mortgage, you might want to have a few things checked just in case. After all, homes, whether new or […]