Surveillance is getting more and more common wherever you go. Most places of business have a multitude of cameras watching everything you do, and they are also becoming more common in homes. It used to be that getting a video surveillance system involved wiring...

Many deaths from home fires were preventable. Too often it ends up that the home didn’t have a smoke detector, or the smoke detector had its battery pulled out. While a chirping fire alarm can drive most of us nuts, the solution is to replace the battery, not pull it...

Do you know what is one of the most difficult smells to remove from a home? The answer is tobacco odor. Tobacco smoke consists of very tiny particles which can make it through filters that will put a stop to a lot of other things. This means that if a smoker lived in...

If your sidewalk is starting to crack and buckle, you might worry that you have an expensive and disruptive repair to look forward to, but this is not necessarily the case. While ripping up the old cement and then pouring new would indeed be a costly and lengthy...

One of the most common things that people are exposed to while clearing up their backyard are plants of the toxicodendron genus. They can easily mix in with the leaves and twigs that you are picking up, and the next thing you know, you have an itchy rash that is...

If you have a sewer emergency or serious blockage in your pipes, many times your plumber will need to use the sewer cleanout to deal with the issue. Your sewer cleanout can be located in a lot of different places depending on how your home was built. In places where...

Food from a grill can be an exceptionally pleasant part of your summertime routine. For many, it doesn't matter if it's charcoal or gas, as long as it's grilled. While we're not going to give you recipes or pro tips on how to achieve the perfect char on your steak,...

While many people think that they're only the result of lightning storms or blackouts, power surges and spikes can happen for a variety of reasons. For example, there could be a downed power line. Or, faulty wiring or electrical equipment could be the cause. Even a...

As a homeowner, you've probably heard horror stories about water heaters going bad and needing to be replaced. However, this isn't something that you need to fear too much. It's actually pretty simple to keep a water heater in good condition. While it's good to have a...

Clay roofing can be found pretty easily throughout many parts of Florida. It has a very unique and beautiful style that can be seen from a mile away. It can add tremendous curb appeal to your home and will last a very long time. But, if you're in the market for...