Summertime is a great time to own a swimming pool. There's nothing quite as refreshing as taking a dip in cool water when the sun is beating down on you. However, the enjoyment that comes from owning a swimming pool also comes with the responsibility of making sure...

Like most people, you've probably never thought that something like a dryer exhaust vent could have a profound effect on your life. And, it's true, in normal circumstances, the exhaust vent of a dryer should not have a profound effect on anyone's life. However, if...

While it's probably true that everything's bigger in Texas, does it really have to be? A lot of people have started to notice some negative effects from having a home that's too large. First, they fill up their home with "stuff" that they don't even need or may not...

Have you ever taken a moment to take a deep breath, and think about the quality of the air you're breathing? Air is essential to life, and yet it's something we all take for granted. Since modern life involves so much time spent indoors, it's good for us to take the...

In order to save money or time, many homeowners are very interested in doing most simple repair, maintenance, or improvement tasks around their home by themselves. One task that fits this description is painting a room in your home. If you're looking to paint the...

Especially now, when most people's activity is generally more restricted than usual, it's important to stay as active as possible from a health standpoint. To achieve that goal, many people use exercise equipment to build muscle and stay in shape. This is not new, and...

There's no denying the fact that the pandemic we're all experiencing right now has changed the way we live in a lot of different ways, perhaps for a very long time to come. For example, many employees have been encouraged to work from home, and this has been true for...

Since people are spending more time at home than ever before, they've been realizing that there are a lot of things that they've taken for granted about their home, or they've found new ways to make their home just a little more comfortable. One thing you might...

If you own a property with plenty of trees on it, you're very familiar with the age-old routine of raking leaves. Some people find it therapeutic, while others would prefer to do pretty much anything else. Is there anything that can be done to make this chore easier?...

Wildfires have been in the news a lot lately, specifically due to the record-setting number of wildfires happening in California. However, wildfires are possible in Texas as well. If you live in or near a forest or wildland area, you have an especially significant...