Year: 2018
5 DIY Tips for Home Owners
Calling all home owners…or at least those of you who’ve had it up to “here” with paying too much for household repairs and not knowing who to trust. As in, with a little mechanical aptitude and even a small tool box, there’s more you can do yourself than you probably realize. Not to say you…
Signs of a Water Leak
Some household water leaks are easy to spot by sight, sound, or both. As such, you can tend to them quickly to set things right again and avoid water damage to cabinets, floors, and more. But what about water leaks that originate behind walls, under flooring, above the ceiling, and any other place where they…
How to Prevent Bathroom Injuries
People slip and fall every day, and often with little more to show for it than a bruised ego. But that’s not the case when someone slips and falls in the bathroom. Did you know that about 235,000 senior citizens head to the emergency room every year due to injuries sustained in the bathroom, and…
Bathroom Cleaning Shortcuts
Cleaning the bathroom is no one’s idea of a good time. It’s more along the lines of “Let’s just get this over with.” We’re with you 100% on that one. Which is why we offer these time-saving bathroom cleaning tips to help you achieve the same “clean” as always, only faster. Keep your cleaning supplies…
What You Should Know About Arthritis
About 21 million Americans are treated for arthritis every year, or, about 2 percent of the population. And yet while arthritis is often associated to people 50 years and older, anyone can get it, even children. That takes care of one prevailing myth. Let’s explode a few more. 1. Joint health is not a serious…
Why Faucets Leak
A leaky faucet can lead to all sorts of issues with your water bill. It can also mimic the proverbial fingernails on a chalkboard as you listen to the steady drip, drip, drip. But don’t you ever wonder what’s causing that faucet or shower nozzle to drip? Here are the four leading causes. W worn-out…
How to Prevent Water Damage
Many people can tolerate a slow water drip, at least for a while. After all, what harm can it do? Maybe none on their own – except for all the wasted water – but, if left unrepaired long enough, bigger problems can follow. What’s even worse are hidden water leaks, the kind you often can’t…
How to Bug Proof Your Home
No one think about bugs during the winter because you can’t see them. Out of sight, out of mind. But boy, do we ever start minding them come spring. Even more so during the summer. You expect to encounter them outdoors and you brace yourself for that. But once they work their way side, suddenly…
Spring Plumbing Tips for Your Home
Spring and summer are when you use your plumbing the most. Time at the pool or lake creates more laundry, including towels and bathing suits. Then there’s the lawn to water, car to wash, extra loads of dishes for all the company you have…you get the idea. With that kind of added wear and tear,…
How to Make Your Bathroom Look Bigger
Do you have a cramped and hard-to-navigate bathroom? If so, chances are you’ve learned to live with it, even if you’d rather not. And yet, what if you could work with that very same space and make it feel and look more spacious? It sure beats “blowing it up” and starting all over again, especially…
