It’s amazing how much we have come to depend on electricity in our lives, as a result, if the power does go out for any reason, we can often find ourselves in utter chaos. The situation is a lot more serious, however, for someone who relies on electricity for health...

Sometimes, when you’re a teenage boy, you flush a toilet while your sister is in the shower and then wait to hear her scream. At that age, you probably don’t know why flushing the cold water in the toilet makes the water in the shower crazy hot. You just know it...

When a person advances in age they may start to experience limited mobility and, while getting around their home may have been no problem in the past, it may present a challenge now. What are some ways you can assist your elderly loved ones with limited mobility, to...

December is a busy month for many people and one where a ladder will likely be used for putting lights up on the exterior of the home, etc. With this thought in mind, it’s a good idea to familiarize ourselves with ladder safety and avoid being part of the huge number...

Did you know that many homes have been destroyed because of a fire that started in the dryer? Fire safety is extremely important so in this blog, we’re going to briefly consider a big cause of dryer fires and also look at ways to prevent them. Tumble dryers are...

Ensuring the home is a safe place for children is of the greatest importance to parents. There are many areas throughout the home that need to be childproofed but let’s consider just one of those areas, windows. Falling is one of the main hazards for small children...

As a homeowner, is it okay to tackle a mold problem yourself? There is no definite yes or no answer here as the answer depends on a variety of factors. Having said that, if you have recently discovered a small area of mold, covering less than 10 square feet, this...

Fire safety in the home is something that’s important to every household, so what about the garage, particularly if its attached to the home?  While the garage may not be a place we think about too much, with regard to fire safety, its actually one of the most...

After reading the title of this blog perhaps you’re thinking, we already know that asbestos is dangerous.  However, many may not be aware of why asbestos is so hazardous.  Being conscious of this will be particularly important for anyone considering fixing...

If you feel overwhelmed at the thought of starting the home buying process you are not alone.  Thankfully there are people to help you through every step.  But, how can you be sure to choose the right people so that your home buying experience is as stress...