There are many choices out there for different types of siding, and while wood isn’t the most durable or cheapest type, it is definitely one of the more beautiful ones. If your wood siding gets damaged, it is fairly easy to replace a single board. Wood...

If you have expensive electronic devices in your home, such as a big screen TV, a high end computer or anything else that you have invested a large sum of money into, you surely don’t want it to take damage from something as unpredictable as a lightning...

Where does your water come from? In many places it could be coming from the public water system, but for some it comes from a private well. Many who have a well feel like their water is better than that in the public system since it hasn’t been treated...

Having trees around your property adds a lot to the appeal of your home. They also provide shade and cover, but there are also downsides to having trees too close to your home. Falling branches can do damage to your roof and windows, and even worse,...

Asphalt roofing is one of the most common that you will find. It is a fairly inexpensive choice since the material is one of the cheaper ones, and installation is very easy. Even removal of old asphalt shingles is fairly easy, so a future replacement will...

No matter where in the country we live, there is a risk that you could experience a lightning storm. There are about 50 people that die annually from lightning strikes, but the risk for property damage is much greater. If lightning hits the power grid,...

It’s hard to imagine, but whenever you run a load of laundry through your dryer, about one gallon of moisture is released from it. All this moisture travels out through your dryer’s vent, and this is why it is important that your dryer exhaust is properly...

By far, the most common siding material is vinyl. Why is that? The foremost reason is the low price, but vinyl is also durable and easy to maintain. With proper maintenance vinyl will last a long time, especially since the color won’t fade, it will not...

If your home uses a septic system for your waste, it is very important that you spend the time and money to maintain it. Why? Because otherwise, you might be looking at even more expensive repairs and cleanup in the future. Comparing the cost of a...

Selling your home? Many times when people sell their homes, they are confident that it will "pass inspection". But even the most confident homeowner still worries when the buyer's inspector comes in. What is one way to relieve that stress and be more...