How much did you spend on all the appliances in your home? Maybe your home came complete with all appliances already installed, but still, they represent a major investment. Of course, you would like to get as much use out of them as possible, and to ensure that, you...

Few parts of the country value and appreciate a properly functioning air conditioning system as much as our state of Florida. Especially here, there are plenty of reasons why it’s important to keep your air conditioner in good working order. So what are some simple...

If you have carpets, you know that some stains seem impossible to get out of your carpets. Here are a few suggestions to help you to get out two common stains from your carpets. Candle wax is a common stain. You will not want to try to clean this right away. Allow the...

You may feel that if you are moving into a brand-new home there is no need to have a home inspection performed on it. While you could rightly reason that no one has lived in it before to damage it and that it is too new to develop any issues from wear and tear, it...

Many families in the past couple of years are installing inground pools. If you thinking about installing an inground pool, here are a few tips to keep in mind. The first tip that you will want to keep in mind is that when deciding where to install your pool, you will...

Your HVAC system is only as efficient as your ducts will allow it to be. Unfortunately, leaking ducts are very common, especially in older systems or poorly built ones. If you have ductwork that is coming apart, you might be paying to heat and cool your attic,...

If you are getting new flooring for your home and you have pets, here are a few tips to keep in mind when choosing the right floors for your home and family. The first tip would be to consider using ceramic or porcelain tile. Ceramic or porcelain tile is a tough...

Gutters are one of the most invisible aspects of most homes. When they’re working as intended, no one ever thinks about them. In the rainy season, they’re up there quietly redirecting the rush of rainwater that’s assaulting your roof, keeping it from forming a...

There are some people who love squirrels and do not mind them eating out of their bird feeders. Other people would rather not feed the squirrels, since they scare away the birds. Here are a few things to try to get your bird feeder squirrel-free. The first thing you...

While many homes have tubs in them, many of us won’t use it in that manner. The option is there, however, and usually filling up a tub is done by blocking the drain with a tub stopper. A very common type of tub stoppers is a plunger attached to a chain inside a...