How do you keep cool in the summertime? Do you enjoy lying underneath a tree? The reason why the air feels much cooler under a tree is not just the shade. Trees also give off water vapor, cooling their surroundings off a little extra. This could translate into energy...

Reclaiming unused space in your home can be a very satisfying project. Some homeowners have taken a closer look at their attic in the search for additional living space. Maybe you have a young child that wants to have a room of their own, and you don’t know where to...

If you want a new toilet seat, it is a fairly simple way for you to do it yourself. Most toilets are set up the exact same way, so getting a replacement is very simple. You should be able to pick one up at any hardware store. There should be two bolts to remove to get...

There are many unsung heroes in your home. Devices that aren’t usually noticed until they fail. Take your bathroom fan for example. If it works well, it lowers the risk for mold and other moisture-related issues in your bathroom. However, if it starts rattling, you...

Do you have any leaks in your home? The answer to that question is almost certainly yes. It is very difficult to have a complete plumbing system with no leaks anywhere, but fortunately, not all of them are going to be damaging to your home. Some of them will just leak...

Do you want things to happen instantly? Do you have very little patience? If so, then a hot water recirculation pump might be just the thing for you. This will allow you to cut out the waiting time for hot water when you’re at the faucet. How is this accomplished?...

Who doesn’t like a nice garden with some beautiful, well-trimmed bushes in it? Good landscaping is going to increase your home’s curb appeal, but there are some things to keep in mind when planning your yard. Bushes that are growing too close to your home can be a...

For a home to truly look finished, something needs to be done about the interior walls. The most common way to make it look like a home is to paint the walls, but there was a time when wallpaper was the way to go. Of course, there are those that still use wallpaper in...

Every bathroom smells a little bit, isn’t that true? But there are some smells that are unnecessary which you as a homeowner can do a lot to eliminate. So if you feel like you’re constantly dealing with funky smells in your bathroom, here are a few things that you can...

What’s for dinner? If you are one of those people that like to cook their own food, you are probably concerned about the kitchen in your home and the shape it is in. A kitchen can be a big problem if not cared for properly. You could have water damage, smoke damage,...