How to Identify Rotting Wood
Any condition paired with the word rot can understandably incite fear. As with any household condition that you encounter for the first time, dry rot can be less frightening when you learn what it is and where you’re most likely to find it. Dry rot occurs after...
Get The Home Inspected!
The real estate market is hot and home inventory is low. Homebuyers are not taking the time to get the inspection after they go under contract. It’s easy to get swept up in the excitement of buying a new home but home inspections are a critical part of the home buying...
Outdoor Kitchen Ideas
Great summer entertaining all summer long with a DIY outdoor kitchen plan. Plans include space for a grill, refrigerator, sinks, and even pizza ovens. With the outdoor kitchen space, you’ll find that your indoor kitchen will barely be used. It’s a great place for...
Carpenter Ants Oh NO!
Carpenter ants are an ant species that are known for damaging the wood. They like to burrow through dead or rotting wood and create tunnel ways or easily traveling from their nests to various sources of protein and sugar. When left untreated carpenter ant infestation...
Crawlspace Impacts the Whole House
The crawlspace in our home is not one most homeowners want to visit. However, the crawlspace in our home should never be neglected. Why you might ask? Well, the problems in the crawlspace can have an effect on the entire home. There are elements in the crawlspace that...
Don’t Scratch That!
Having hardwood floors is an excellent look for any room, but not so much if they are all scratched up. As a homeowner, you might get freaked out when someone comes into your home and pushes chairs around carelessly or walks around with their shoes on. You might feel...
Is That Supposed To Look Like That?
Some homeowners do damage to their own homes without even being aware. Naturally, not every homeowner is an expert at how their home works, and while it is encouraged to get familiar with how things work, there is simply too much to know it all. This presents a...
A Choice For The Environment
Have you ever considered linoleum flooring for your floors? There are many good things to say about this material. It is low-cost, so it won’t break the bank for you, and you will find that it isn’t very difficult to install. One reason why some choose this material...
Dangerous Weather
We’ve probably all watched the news in fascination as a tornado leaves a path of destruction behind. Tornadoes are among the scariest weather phenomena that you could experience, and while they are more common in certain parts of the country, they could strike...
What’s Eating Your Home?
While metals are hard and sturdy, they do have one major weakness that can turn them brittle and useless. Rust is a natural process that breaks down metals using water and oxygen, and various methods are used to prevent or at least delay this process. Unfortunately,...