When you think of the kitchen sink what comes to mind? Is it washing dishes, rinsing food, prepping for dinner, or bathing your infant child?  The kitchen sink is used for a variety of things, so having the perfect kitchen sink for the function of your kitchen is...

Deck safety is not always at the top of the list for homeowners. How safe is your deck? If you’re like most homeowners you probably think your deck is structurally sound but you’re not sure.  Why is it important to be concerned about deck safety? It’s an...

Home sweet home! Our homes are where we are most comfortable but we always want to be aware of any potential safety hazards. Taking time each month to review some home safety tips will keep our home not only sweet but safe.  Here are a few basic guidelines to keep...

Almost every US kitchen has a garbage disposal unit. So at some point now or in the future homeowners may find themselves having to install or replace the garbage disposal. Is this something you can do yourself? Absolutely!  Here are a few collected tips so that...

One of the most important installations that a homeowner can do is that of a smoke detector. There are several things to consider before purchasing a smoke detector. You want to think about the type of detector, how many you might need, where you want them installed,...

Fall, the time of year when many homeowners are prepping to enjoy their outdoor living space. What better way to enjoy this space than snuggling up to a warm and cozy fire. The options for enjoying roasted marshmallows and mulled wine around the fire are now endless....

Home Staging has become a huge part of the buying and selling process for many homeowners. Did you know that Home Staging has an impact on both the potential Buyer and on the Home Inspector? First off, a brief description of what Home Staging is: “Home staging allows...

One of the most common pests in buildings are ants. Even though they’re mostly harmless to humans, they can cause much damage to buildings, so it’s important to be able to tell if you have an infestation. One telltale sign is frass. What is that? When ants dig into...

The household toilet is an indispensable part of our lives. Where would we be without it? Were you aware that a toilet flush uses more water than a lot of us realize?. Are there more environmentally friendly alternatives then, when it comes to finding a toilet that...

Termites are a real concern. Many structural problems that happen are created by termites. One of the many issues that makes termite problems serious, and very difficult to find, is in how termites work and live. By nature, termites try to avoid predators. So they try...