Installing a deck can make your home a much better place to entertain guests, especially as we are heading into warmer months. Unfortunately, many accidents have happened in the past when inexperienced or unscrupulous builders didn’t build a deck that could handle the...

Stucco is a popular choice for the exterior of homes in Texas due to its durability and ability to withstand harsh weather conditions. However, like any other material, stucco requires proper maintenance to ensure its longevity and prevent damage. Failure to maintain...

Natural gas has been used for a long time in this country, and there are still many homes out there that use natural gas for the majority of their appliances. If the appliance is old, it might be equipped with a pilot light for ignition. Pilot lights consist of a...

For every job you do around your home, there is usually a type of PPE that should be used. PPE stands for Personal Protective Equipment, and it is used to protect you from many types of danger. It could be gloves to protect you from an acidic chemical, a breather mask...

Snakes! Some people love them, most people hate them. The thing is, though, that most snakes are completely harmless to humans, and are more scared of you than you are of them. In any case, you’re probably still not very interested in having snakes around your home....

Do you know how to properly use a ladder? That might seem like a silly question, climbing a ladder must be one of the most basic things you could do. Unfortunately, however, falling is the cause of one of the largest numbers of personal injuries in this country, and...

Have you ever stopped to consider how much water you use in an average day? In the USA, it has been estimated at 90 gallons, but there are many things that can have an impact on that number. For example, some older toilets use 7 gallons in a single flush, so all it...

Do you wear sunglasses in the summer? Many do this to protect their eyes from the bright rays of the sun. A similar idea is used in some homes, but it is not the light that we’re trying to block, but instead the heat. The sun can add quite a bit of heat to a home,...

Your bathroom faucet probably sees a lot of use. If you live in an older home and it still is the original faucet, you probably experience some type of issue with it. It might squeak when you open and close it, there could be some leaking, or maybe you just feel like...

The word "pesticides" can be a four-letter word to many people. Without a doubt, pesticides can be harmful - even lethal - to humans. Fortunately, in recent years, some of the most harmful pesticides have been strictly regulated. However, pesticides are still widely...