Although there are many things around the house that many homeowners concentrate on, which are highly visible, there are things that they can’t see that pose a higher risk. Here are six problems that pose a danger to you, your family and your home that you’ll want to avoid and swiftly remedy if they show

It’s easy to think of toilets, sinks, countertops and floors when you’re thinking about cleaning the house. But the surfaces of some areas in your home are breeding grounds for all kinds of germs, bacteria and mold. Here are some areas of your home that you may not clean regularly, but need to start. Bedding

Hearing a strange sound in your home is always disconcerting, especially at night or if you’re in the basement. Some sounds are natural. Homes are built of many different materials that make noises as they expand and contract. If your home is making noises louder than a knuckle popping, it could be a sign that

If you’re considering putting in a new garden and want to keep it as environmentally-friendly as possible, you might want to consider prepping the ground this year and plant next year. Creating a great garden space can’t just happen overnight. Getting the soil ready for planting a garden takes some time, work, and organic matter

Have you ever been relaxing on the weekend or after work and thought, “I really need to clean this place up?” At that very moment, the phone rings and it’s your friend/Mom/sister who wants to pop by for a moment to return that thing they borrowed/have coffee/talk about what’s happening. And they just won’t take

When the temperature reaches freezing, this can cause the water inside pipes to freeze. As the water freezes, it expands causing the pressure inside the pipes to increase. Frozen pipes is a minor inconvenience; a pipe that bursts is a homeowner’s nightmare. Water lines are particularly susceptible to freezing when the temperature outside gets cold

Insurance is one of those things you have to buy and hope you never use. Homeowner’s insurance is no different. If you’re like most homeowners, you never take the time to read the fine print of the policy. This could be costly. There’s a good chance that your loss may be covered. Even something that

Whether you have children or live alone, in a duplex or a two-story house, it’s a good idea to make a plan for how to evacuate your home. If you work in an office building, chances are your company has a fire drill at least once a year. If you have kids, their schools have

With much of the U.S. getting its first snowfall of the year, people in many areas are getting the white stuff that don’t normally see it. Clearing the driveway is a rite of passage for many homeowners. According to WebMD.com, snow shoveling injuries send more than 11,000 adults and children to the hospital every year.

The end of the year is always a great time to reflect on the past year and look forward to the new one. Many people signify this fresh start with a New Year’s resolution. If you’re a homeowner, here are a few resolutions you may want to consider for your home. Save energy There are