Pesticides often have a negative connotation. While it is certainly important to note that pesticides can have a harmful effect on a person's health, they are very regularly used in many everyday situations. Simple weed killing sprays are, in fact, registered as...

One of the more irritating (literally) experiences in life is having a reaction to poison ivy, poison oak, or poison sumac. More accurately, it's the oil from these plants that can cause itchy, irritating, and even painful rash and blisters. Unfortunately, these...

It's that time of year again - grilling season! Food cooked over a fire is one of those timeless, simple pleasures that somehow manage to make everything better. We'd like to share some safety tips that will help you to keep having a great time. First, it's important...

All of us are concerned with our personal health and that of our families during this pandemic. We do what we can to avoid exposure to the virus, keeping ourselves away from harm. However, many people forget about some common ways that the coronavirus that causes...

We'll give you the benefit of the doubt and assume that you've been spending your "at home" time productively as well as binging, baking, and eating. But all of us need a little inspiration sometimes. Here are some ideas for productive ways to keep your property in...

What is a hot joint? Most people are completely unfamiliar with hot joints - so if you don't know, you're not alone! In the context of electrical systems, a hot joint is a loose or failing connection. If left unaddressed, hot joints can cause serious problems. What...

What really is defensible space? Well, it can be defined as an area, or zone, around your house that will better protect you from naturally occurring fires, falling trees, or things that could potentially damage your house. The easiest way to think of this would be to...

Engineered flooring is now becoming one of the most common floorings in 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 considered to...

Coyotes can be found in all parts of the United States, and they can even be found outside your home if you’re not careful. How can you keep coyotes from getting into your trash or killing your smaller animals? That will be the topic of discussion for today. Coyotes...

Have you recently had a heating bill that seems higher than the last one, but you try and save on your heat by leaving it at 65 degrees all the time? Well here’s just a few simple things that you can do to be energy efficient with your heating and cooling systems....