If you ever bought a car that was owned by a smoker, you probably know how difficult tobacco odor can be to remove. Smoke particles are very fine and can make it through a lot of different filters, and there will also be a film left behind from the tobacco that is...

When you mix electricity and water, you get a dangerous situation. This is why there is electrical code stipulating that wall receptacles in bathrooms and kitchens should be GFCI receptacles. What is a GFCI receptacle? Simply put, it monitors the current in your...

Have you ever noticed a lot of tiny black flies in your home? They might look like fruit flies, but if they seem to congregate in your bathroom or another area in your home where there is a sink, it is possible that they are sewer gnats. If you look closer at the...

Did you know that there are several different types of fire extinguishers? In fact, a fire extinguisher that might work perfectly fine on one fire might not work on another one, or even make it worse. There are 5 different fire classifications, and you will find...

It seems like a lot of people today are interested in making their home a smart home. There are many different services and companies making smart devices, ranging from TVs to microwaves to washers and even refrigerators. With so many choices and options, it is very...

Have you ever considered wood roofing? It can be a very beautiful and stylish choice, even if it might not be the most durable or cheapest option out there. What should you keep in mind when choosing wood roofing? The first point to keep in mind is that wood roofing...

Today’s world is becoming less and less secure. In the time you read this blog, 3-5 people in the US have their home burglarized, and it happens in varying neighborhoods, rich and poor, and often in the middle of the day. What can you do to minimize the chance that...

Have you ever smelled sewer gas? It is not a very pleasant experience, but that's not all, sewer gas could actually pose a major health hazard to you and your family. If your p-trap were to fail, sewer gas could leak into your home, since it is the only thing blocking...

The area of your roof that is most prone to leaking is wherever a wall or chimney has to intersect the roof, causing an exposed joint. To keep this from happening, you will usually find something installed called kickout flashing. It looks like a folded piece of...

Do you know what a firestop is? The name really says it all in this case. It is a means of preventing fire from spreading unhindered throughout a building. Wherever there are cables and pipes passing through walls, there are usually holes cut out around them. To...