Cleaning is the most tedious chore in our homes. It is almost like a full time job and a full body workout wrapped up into one never-ending task. Dust and dirt collect, laundry and dishes pile up, and none of…
Improving the energy efficiency of your home is one of the best ways to save money, live more comfortably, and reduce your carbon footprint. But, many homeowners never get to enjoy these benefits because they aren’t sure where to start,…
According to the 2018 Home Improvement Report by Nerdwallet, 73 percent of homeowners felt that they had the resources and the info to tackle DIY “all home repairs and improvements themselves.” The site’s report also noted that U.S. homeowners hammered…
Buying a home can be a time-consuming and stressful experience, but the work isn’t over once the deal has closed. Homeownership comes with a number of responsibilities, so it’s not hard to see why many homeowners feel overwhelmed. Fortunately, homeowners…
There’s a creepy vampire lurking in your home at this very second. But, there’s no need to wear strands of garlic around your neck. This vampire doesn’t feast on blood—it consumes energy through your electrical outlets. So, does unplugging appliances…
Winter is coming, which means people across the country will soon fire up their heaters to keep comfortable as the temperatures drop. But, many of these people will end up wasting energy by setting their thermostats at the wrong temperature….
With an average of two million people staying in an Airbnb every night, it’s no surprise that renting your home out to travelers has become a popular way to make additional revenue. But you don’t want that extra income to…
Lead is a metal that was used for almost everything at one time. It was in gasoline, in plumbing pipes, and even on our dishes. Most significantly, it has been used in paint pigment for hundreds of years, almost all…
Unless someone is using it as a bedroom, the attic is often overlooked, a repository for the junk we’ve accumulated throughout our families’ lives and can’t just throw away. Most of us don’t go into our attics and assume that…
Just ten years ago, the notion of being able to control your house’s lighting, temperature and home security systems remotely from a mobile phone would have seemed like a science fiction movie. The idea of giving your home commands with…
