We may not like to think about a natural disaster destroying our home, but a little planning and preparation can prevent damage. Here are some tips to help protect your precious home from the unthinkable....
We may not like to think about a natural disaster destroying our home, but a little planning and preparation can prevent damage. Here are some tips to help protect your precious home from the unthinkable....
Accidents happen in busy households, and invariably walls get dirty, dinged and dented. Here’s how to make these accidents disappear. Evaluate the wall damage What was it that hit the wall? Did it discolor the...
It’s refreshing to open windows to let in fresh air on a beautiful spring or autumn day. But what if your window won’t budge? Here’s a quick DIY fix that will let in balmy breezes....
A dog door can be a nice convenience for your fur baby, allowing her to come and go outside as she pleases. Your dog may bark for joy if you install one, but will you?...
Nearly 20 percent of today’s American households are multigenerational. A multigenerational household is defined as two or more adult generations living in one home or grandparents living in the same household as grandchildren younger than...
For allergy sufferers, some of life’s greatest pleasures can bring pain. Spring brings warmer temperatures and beautiful colors but also an explosion of pollen. Cats and dogs make warm and loving companions but may also...
Junk mail is relentless. For every piece of mail worth keeping, it seems there are 10 that aren’t. But there are ways to stop, or at least slow, the flood of junk filling your mailbox....
Homes built between 1978 and 1995 often have plumbing made of polybutylene, a leak-prone material that is no longer used in construction. What is polybutylene, what problems does it present, and what does replacing it...
Everyone knows to tip restaurant food servers, who rely on tips to supplement their pay. But what about the various contractors who provide services to you at home? For some jobs, it’s appropriate to tip;...
Children four and under are at great risk for serious injury or death from a toppled piece of heavy furniture. Here are several things to consider to minimize the risk of furniture-related accidents when you...
