Having a roof over your head is one of our basic human needs. In today’s world, however, you actually have many choices what that roof will be made of. Wood used to be a very common material for roofing, but it has been replaced with many cheaper and more versatile...

Have you ever considered touchless fixtures in your business? While many despise these devices in the bathrooms, there are many benefits that can’t be ignored. One major benefit is that of hygiene. No one needs to touch the controls, meaning less spread of bacteria...

When you look at homes in your neighborhood, what is the most common type of roofing that you see? In most cases, we can predict that it will be asphalt shingles since it is one of the most widely used roofing materials in the US. Why is that? One of the main reasons...

Cleanliness is one of the main tools in keeping yourself and your family safe in the face of the coronavirus outbreak. Whenever you leave your home, you could be exposed to the virus and then bring it home to your family. Since many stores have sold out on their...

Do you feel like people are avoiding you? As the Coronavirus spreads around the world, more and more are careful to practice social distancing. The recommendation is to stay at least 6 feet away from other people during this time to hinder the spread of the virus. It...

Getting cold water from your faucet should not be difficult, but for some homeowners, this can prove to be a challenge. When they turn on the faucet, the water stays warm for a while, or it might be that the water will start cold and then get warm for a while, only to...

When lightning strikes, there is a possibility for serious damage. There are many videos out there that people have posted of lightning strikes and what happens to the objects they hit. One thing that you can’t observe at the site of a lightning strike is what happens...

Do you know what formaldehyde is? You might be familiar with the name, but you might not know what the effects are of exposure to this chemical. From short term exposure you might experience itchy, runny eyes, skin irritation, coughing, wheezing and nausea. The...

When you turn on and off faucets in your home, do you sometimes hear a loud banging noise in your pipes? It might be disconcerting, but it is not very uncommon. The reason for the sound is commonly called water hammer, and it happens when your water bangs against the...

Outdoor wood boilers were introduced for a good reason. Having a fire burning inside of your home comes with risks. Besides the obvious risk for the fire to spread, there is also the risk of carbon monoxide forming and leaking into your home, posing a danger to your...