Window treatments let you control light, privacy, and temperature while adding style to your space. But which should you select? Blinds and curtains each have benefits and drawbacks. Blinds are cheaper to make and quicker to install, so they are cheaper. Curtains, on...

Flash floods happen suddenly, in a flash, with very little warning, sometimes being created in minutes while the storm is still overhead. They often begin in small streams, canyons, or dry river beds that just don't have enough drainage. Because of how quickly they...

We all have many appliances that help make our lives easier and more efficient. And many of them we've become reliant on. But there are many important guidelines, buried deep in their instruction manuals which can can make our appliances much safer and long-lasting....

Electricity fills almost every home today. While power in the home is common, it can still be dangerous if not used correctly, so it's crucial that both adults and children learn how to make use of electricity safely. The most important way to maintain electrical...

Windows are the culprit in many energy-loss mysteries. It is a weakness in the wall where cracks and holes easily can form, and on top of that, while double-pane windows are fairly good at blocking heat transfer, they aren’t perfect. If they have a broken seal they...

When using your garbage disposal, do you ever have strange smells emanating from the sink? Some homeowners think that this is just the price they have to pay for the convenience of having a garbage disposal, but that isn’t the case. In fact, it is quite possible to...

How many items do you have plugged into wall receptacles around your home? Most likely, it adds up to quite a lot, and not all homes have as many receptacles as you might want. This is especially a problem in older homes. The way we use electricity has just changed...

Formaldehyde is not a very pleasant chemical. There are many adverse effects from being exposed to it, even if you don’t have an allergy or sensitivity to it. Formaldehyde in your home can cause discomfort, but large levels have been tied to many ill health effects,...

When you are looking to buy something expensive, you probably take your time getting to find it as cheaply as you can, isn't that right? But you wouldn't stop there, would you? If you do, you could end up with a sub-par replica, or you could deal with a company that...

Odors in your home are usually a difficult thing to deal with, but there are few odors that are more stubborn than tobacco odor. Unless you are a smoker yourself, you are probably going to have a hard time living in a home where a smoker used to live. The unfortunate...