3 Easy Ways to Organize Your Garage

The garage often becomes a neglected space full of extra items from the house and cluttered with toys and tools. Often parking in the garage takes a backseat to the excess and disorganization of the space. Whether you have a single, double or triple, take back your garage with a few easy tips. Store Together…

Home Inspection 101: How to Prepare Your Clients

Whether you are working with the seller or the buyer or both, home inspection day can be a bit stressful. Here are some tips you can pass on to prepare your clients for the process. How Long Will It Take? The duration of a home inspection depends on the size of the home and its…

5 Plants for Backyard Privacy

While some people love to have a backyard that is as open to the neighbors as possible, others like to live a more discreet existence. If you are one of these people, you may be frustrated to find that a fence just isn’t as attractive or environmentally friendly as you would like. You will be…

How to Fix a Shower’s Low Water Pressure

If you’re stuck with low water pressure, you’re probably dealing with a scale accumulation. Odds are a water pressure issue with the showerhead isn’t a major plumbing issue. If the fix doesn’t work, then you want to get it checked, but until then, try these steps. Turn off the water Unscrew the showerhead Remove the…

The Best Way to Paint a Door

Repainting old doors can bring new life to your home. It’s a relatively easy and inexpensive home improvement project that can make a big difference to the aesthetic value of your house. Painting a door while it’s still on the hinges, however, can be difficult and messy. The best way to paint a door is…

Are Children at Higher Risk for Radon Exposure?

Lung cancer risk increases for both children and adults who are exposed to radon in the home. However, most people are exposed to small levels of environmental radon without consequence. Unfortunately, children usually consume higher levels of radon than adults in the same household. Reasons for Increased Risk Radon is a toxic gas that sticks…

How to Fix a Shiner Roof Leak

Does your ceiling have a small plastic barrier to separate the attic insulation from the drywall? Here’s how to find and fix a leak in this area. Step 1 Move aside the insulation. Look for any stains indicating water flow on the plastic barrier. Step 2 If you can’t spot any water stains on the…

Memorial Day

Memorial Day is the unofficial beginning of summer and is usually a day for barbeques, picnics and time with friends and family. With all of the enjoyment that surrounds this three-day weekend, it can be easy to forget the purpose behind the National holiday. Memorial Day (originally called Decoration Day) dates back to Civil War…

Switch Ceiling Fan Direction in Winter

Many homeowners don’t realize their fans can change direction, much less the benefits this can deliver from season to season. Most fans have an easy switch that reverses the direction of the fan blades from clockwise to counterclockwise. The switch should be somewhere on the base of the fan. Why is this important? You should…

Can Mold Grow in Sippy Cups?

Mold can grow anywhere with organic materials, moisture, and warmth. These are the exact conditions inside a child’s sippy cup. In fact, mold has been found growing inside sippy cups lids in the past. Unfortunately, mold can pose a direct threat to the health of those exposed to it, both children and adults, although children,…