Is Your Ceiling Fan Making You Sneeze?

One way to alleviate persistent allergies is to look high and low for accumulated dirt and dust that may irritate your airways. Where should you start? One area that often gets overlooked during your regular cleaning is ceiling fans. Beautiful ceiling fans add beauty to a room’s decor and create air circulation, but they also…

How To Show Veterans We Care

American veterans and their families are arguably the bravest people in the country, and they come in a variety of ages and genders. Show your appreciation for their sacrifices this Veterans Day. Help a Neighbor Extend a helping hand to a veteran neighbor who might be in need. Perhaps this person has an appointment but…

Mold vs. Dust: Can You Spot the Difference?

When it comes to mold and dust, you might be surprised to learn how easy it is to confuse the two. Not only can mold grow on dust itself, it can grow on walls, wood, paper products, insulation and many other places that dust also gathers. Certain molds have different characteristics: Cladosporium is brown, green…

Home Organization Tips That Will Change Your Life

If you constantly feel overwhelmed and disorganized, it may be time to tackle the clutter in your home. Free up those countertops and organize your kitchen in such a way that lets you work smarter, not harder, with these two easy-to-implement home organization tips. Put up Pretty Pegboards Using pegboards to hold your crafting supplies…

Check on Your Radon Mitigation System

How do you know if your radon mitigation system is working? Like your fire alarms and other gas detectors, you may let this very important maintenance chore fall by the wayside, but you shouldn’t. Make it a habit to check this and other alarms on a regular basis. Though systems vary, your system should have…

A Jack Is No Substitute for a Foundation

Old houses tend to sag after a while. The correct fix involves jacking the floors back into place and then adding structural beams to keep them there. Some do-it-yourselfers jack the floor back in place and stop there. Years go by and nothing changes. One end of a beam still rests on the sill. That…

Focus on Clean Gutters This Season

With the beautiful colors of the season, there is also an abundance of leaves. Say no to leaks and gutters clogging by cleaning out your gutters regularly. When you have your gutters regularly cleaned by a professional, you don’t have to worry about: Leaky basements Cracked foundations Compromised driveways Termites and other pests Home exterior…

Choosing the Best Kind of Light Bulb

There are several types of light bulbs available, and each one offers its own benefits. Here are some tips on choosing the best light bulb for your home. Brightness, Color, and Energy-Efficiency You can lower your energy usage and save money on your utility bills by switching from incandescent bulbs to CFL or LED varieties.…