If you have a cat, then you know trying to protect your furniture from getting all scratched up can be a problem. Cats do need to scratch. They do this to leave their scent, get rid of the old outside of their nails, and stretch their muscles and legs. So here are a...

Are you new to mowing lawns? Do you know when the best time of day to mow your lawn? Here are a few suggestions on when you should and should not mow your lawn. The first suggestion is to not mow your lawn when there is a drought or a long period of dry spells. This...

Many people put off cleaning their ceiling fans because the job can be messy and somewhat annoying. Here are a few tips to help you make the job easier and help the job to be less of a mess. The first tip is to try to clean your ceiling fans at least twice a year. You...

The main benefit of cleaning your dryer vent, which many people already know, is to prevent fires. It's a basic fact that clogged vents can cause structure fires. There are other benefits of cleaning your dryer vents. Here are some of those benefits. Another benefit...

Are you in the process of renovating or building a new deck? You may want to choose composite decking instead of natural wood decking. Even though composite decking may be more expensive, here are a few reasons why you may want to choose composite decking for your...

Do you have bats in your attic? It is a very common problem in some parts of the country. Since bats are nocturnal, they look for secluded places where they can find shelter during daylight hours. Bats are good to have around because they do a great job in keeping the...

Did you know that the average person in this country uses about 5 gallons of water every single waking hour? That is a lot of water, and it doesn’t have to be that way. As a homeowner, you can do a lot to lessen the amount of water used by your family. One of the...

Are you adding an addition to your home? This can be a very exciting time, but there may be things that pop up during construction that you may not have thought of. Here are a few things to keep in mind. One thing to keep in mind is that there will be a lot of noise....

Because we live in North America, we have the incredible privilege of being able to watch hummingbirds. Hummingbirds can only be found in the Americas. So here are a few ways to help you to care for your hummingbird feeder to keep the hummingbirds coming back. The...

Mosquitoes can be super annoying, and they can carry diseases. If you seem to be having a huge mosquito problem, here are a few steps to help you to reduce those pesky mosquitoes. The first step is to look for any standing water, even a very small amount, and discard...