If you add up the cost of all your appliances at home, it probably is going to be pretty high, especially if they are fairly modern. Most appliances are built to last many years, but if you are not careful, you could drastically reduce the number of years by how you...

Is it safe to walk up to your home? Why do I ask? Many times, the cement walkways around a home could start heaving and cracking with age. When this happens, it can be very dangerous, causing people to trip and fall. With the cost involved with removing...

Your septic system is an integral part of your home, but unless there is an issue with it, you might not think too much about it. However, considering that it might cost you tens of thousands to replace it, it is definitely worth making sure it operates...

What does a woodpecker want from your house? Usually, it will come there only for one reason - to find food. Woodpeckers feed on bugs and larvae, and if they can find those inside the walls of your home, it might be their next target.Woodpeckers can...

Natural gas is a very useful substance, and in many homes, it powers several different appliances. However, there is an inherent danger with having gas in your home. Gas explosions can be very damaging, and in some cases lethal. As with most things, older...

Sitting on a deck is an appealing thought to many homeowners. It is a nice addition to a home, and it will give you additional space to entertain guests, especially in pleasant weather. Unfortunately, many decks that are built are not safe, and there are...

Saving money is something we all would like to do, but are there times when trying to save money could actually end up costing you more? There are, and your home inspection is definitely one of the areas where cheaping out could hurt you. You might wonder...

Remodeling your home is something that is very popular right now, much due to TV shows portraying it as a simple and rewarding process. Unfortunately, this is not always an accurate description. Statistics show that if you remodel your home before a sale,...

We all want good quality air in our homes. Did you know that having plants indoors will greatly improve your air quality? Many things in your home releases chemicals into the air. It could come from appliances, but it could also be seeping out of things...

There is something fascinating about watching condensation form, and you can catch beautiful pictures of a dew drop on a blade of grass or on the surface of a window, but for a home owner, condensation is anything but beautiful. In fact, condensation could...