There's plenty of variety available when selecting what type of wood to use in the construction of a home. One option is called green lumber. That refers to wood that hasn't been kiln-dried or seasoned in another typical way but, rather, is left to dry naturally....

When it's raining outside, do you use an umbrella or put on a raincoat before stepping out the door? Why do you do that? To put a physical barrier between you and the rain, because getting wet from rain is unpleasant. To a certain extent, your house has similar...

If you saw our last blog post, you know we're focused on the topic of powering your electronic devices and other appliances. In this blog post, we'd like to talk about a simple device that millions of homeowners have all over the house - the mighty power strip. Power...

Surge protectors are an increasingly important part of every home. Power surges and spikes can happen at any time and for a wide variety of reasons. While many people think that lightning strikes are the only thing that causes power surges, the fact is that even the...

Last month, we talked about how important it is to keep your home clutter-free when looking for prospective buyers. If you own a place of business, you know the value of this kind of thing. Regardless of whether your place of business is a retail storefront, a public...

A leaky roof can be a major annoyance. Beyond the drip, drip, drip that comes from the water making its way through your home's internal materials until it finds its way out of your ceiling, there are serious issues caused by water damage along the way. Moisture-laden...

Owning a deck or porch is a great thing, especially when the weather is nice and you want to have a big group of friends or family over to your house. If you're thinking about renovating your deck or adding a deck to your home, you should consider the structural...

When you watch home improvement shows, look at most real estate listings, or see advertisements about vacation resorts, how much clutter do you see? None! You likely understand that this is an effort to make the place look as nice as possible. However, it's more than...

In general, it's important to have your home's water heater inspected by a professional every few years. However, there are some things that you can do between professional visits that can ensure your water heater will have a long lifespan. One thing that may help is...

Water heaters often go overlooked until there's a significant issue with them. For that reason, we're going to shine a light on the topic of water heaters in two different blog posts. Our first post (this one) will discuss some things to keep in mind when considering...