Steel siding used to be mostly found on businesses and storage sheds, but it has gained a lot of popularity with recent developments. Thanks to a more efficient manufacturing process, prices have come down, and a variety of styles have become available, making it more...

Have you ever lived in a neighborhood with an HOA? Homeowner associations are common in many areas of the country. Their stated purpose is usually to keep the neighborhood looking good and run smoothly, and this can involve, such things as, arranging for lawn care of...

Sometimes strange things happen in your home that you might not readily see the reason for. Take, for example, the way your plumbing is connected. If you are taking a shower and your toilet starts bubbling all of a sudden, you might wonder what is going on, but there...

So many of us love our pets that we could never think about living without them. There are others, however, that get a severe allergic reaction as soon as an animal gets close. It could even get serious enough to warrant an ER visit. If you fall in the latter...

One of the most common materials that are used for roofing here in the United States is asphalt shingles. They are used for many reasons. They are fairly inexpensive to purchase. Installation is very easy as well. They can actually be installed on top of your existing...

Have you ever measured the flow rate of a faucet in your home? It is fairly simple. All you need to do is open up your faucet fully and fill a measuring container while timing it. Flow rate is measured in gallons per minute, and a normal flow rate should be around a...

The convenience of a garbage disposal in your kitchen can’t be denied. However, sometimes, due to the fact that you run a lot of organic material through a garbage disposal, it can start to smell. What causes this is when something organic gets stuck in the blades or...

Selling and buying a house can take a lot of work and time, and sometimes the need to get your home inspected might feel like an unnecessary load. While your inspection isn’t the only thing adding to your stress, it might help you to relax a bit if you get everything...

GFCI outlets were invented in the 60s, and since then they have saved countless lives. GFCI stands for Ground Fault Circuit Interrupter, and just like the name says, it will interrupt the circuit if an irregular current is detected. This is why they are essential to...

What can be done for a home that needs some extra structural support? One option is to install adjustable steel columns. There are several different types of these devices. They are often used during remodels where a wall might need knocking down and support is...