Why Won’t The Tub Drain?

You are standing in the shower getting ready for the day or winding down for the night and you notice that the water in the bathtub is becoming a bath and a shower at the same time. About the time it reaches your ankles, you begin to hurry up and finish. After leaving the bathroom…

The Dreaded Toilet Clog

Nothing strikes fear in a heart more than watching the water from the commode rise and rise without going back down. The fear is especially heightened if you are not at home! Let’s focus on the clogs that happen at home, though. If you have small children, there are an almost unlimited number of reasons…

How to Deal With A Clog In The Sink

There is nothing worse than when you are in the bathroom, and you notice the water has stopped going down the drain. You wonder how long the slow drain has been going on, or worse yet if you have a dreaded clog in the sink. This is when the water does not go down at…

Aging In Place Design Ideas

With the world changing as it is, the family unit is ever evolving. Where people would move from one home to another as they age, this is not always the case now. Families are looking to stay in their homes longer and move less. Due to this, there are more people who are aging in…

New Year Home Ideas

The new year is a good time to review many things around your home. It’s easier to remember to do these things if you choose a time near a holiday to develop the habit. Just knowing it is New Year’s, so you need to do your home maintenance will make remembering it a no-brainer. What…

Holiday Home Safety

The holidays are a joyous time where you get together with family and friends to celebrate. While everyone is looking forward to catching up and having a great time, it is important to follow some safety guidelines to make sure that everyone is as safe as possible in your holiday home. What are some areas…

What Happens If You Don’t Winterize?

If you have a home that will be vacant during the winter months, steps must be taken to ensure that your home is as protected as possible from the harshness of winter. Even if your home will not be vacant, it is important to perform certain tasks that will prevent higher bills during this time.…

How To Keep Bathwater Hot

There’s nothing like looking forward to a nice hot bath after a long day. It’s the best feeling for the hot water to loosen your tight muscles and soak your cares away. One thing you want to ensure is the water staying hot for as long as you want it to. Are there ways that…

Remodel Considerations: Wi-Fi

When you are making over your place, you can either just change out certain areas for a minor lift, refresh your appliances, or consider a major overhaul and potentially add, move, or remove rooms in your home. When you are considering making changes, it is important to review your current setup and decide what is…

Germs on the Surface

Your kitchen sees a lot of activity on any given day. You are preparing meals and snacks, getting ready for a party, preparing meat for the grill, and so on. What happens during all these activities is that germs are being introduced onto the surfaces and to the area. What are some ways that you…