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...

Here in Texas, we're no strangers to weekends spent grilling in the backyard. Cooking up some burgers, hot dogs, or barbecue on the grill is a great way to enjoy the summer and spend time with friends and family. However, as a homeowner, there are several things to...

It's widely held that around 10-50% of a home's energy loss happens through windows and doors. Of the energy lost through windows, it's believed that about 90% of the energy is transmitted through the glass itself. One of the technologies that help to prevent this...

Did you know that more often than not, the lumber that makes up the "skeleton" of your home goes through extensive processing before it gets assembled into framing? One big part of the process is to dry out the lumber using a kiln or other method. The reason this is...

When a homeowner invests in installing a deck on their home - regardless of whether it's an addition, a new build, or a renovation, some very common things may be easy to overlook. One of those most common things is the structural support needed to properly hold the...