Pilot lights - what exactly are they? Well, the exact description of this unique instrument and its function will be discussed in today’s article. The pilot light is a small flame that is fueled by a small portion of gas supplied a gas line. Pilot lights are...

What are allergenic plants? You might think - how dangerous can a plant be? Well knowing the three top notorious allergenic plants can give you the knowledge needed in order to stay away from them. The top three allergenic plants widely known include poison ivy, oak,...

Do you happen to have a dryer vent that leads directly outside your house? What should you know about it, keeping it maintained, clean, etc? Well in this article, we will share just a couple of helpful reminders to help you keep your vents safe and as non-combustible...

If you are an inspector that routinely look at houses for specific problems, like water damage, storm damage, wind damage, etc, you know how it can be to crawl underneath the crawlspace of a house if it does not have a basement. What are some things you will want to...

Ants.. they may be everywhere inside your home.. you just never can see them crawling about. What do you do in order to cut back on the ant population in your home, and how can you keep them from coming back? This article will discuss how you can do just so and with...

Bee's can be a bother to those who are constantly outside, spending time with the family, cooking, etc. However, bees like the carpenter bee can be unintentionally hazardous to the inside and outside of your home. But how can you defend against these invaders? Here...

Slips and falls are one of the most common reasons why elderly ones are injured, either in a home or in a business. How can you make sure your business or home is accessible and safe for the elderly? First of all, keep all power chords and lines free from the flow of...

Nearly 8,000 children are sent to the ER every day, averaging around 2.8 million every year from non-fatal injuries. So the first step in protecting your child from windows would be to move any furniture from the windows area to make it less accessible for the child....

Engineered wood flooring is now becoming one of the most common floorings in consumers homes these days. Why is this so, and is it for you? For starters, any type of engineered wood flooring is any type of wood flooring that is not solid wood. For instance, plywood is...

The power strip - one of the best tools a homeowner can have, but also one of the many tools that could cause serious damage to your appliances, or even your house. What are some things you need to know in order to protect your electronics and appliances, and...