A blocked main sewage line can spell serious disaster for a homeowner. Having raw sewage backing up into your home is a nightmare that no one wants to experience, but it does happen at times. So, what does a plumber do when this happens? Well, there is a way to access...

When your toilet is bubbling for no apparent reason, does it worry you? We’re not talking about fabled animals living in the pipes, but rather, these bubbles are caused by a clog somewhere in your plumbing system. Fortunately, this could be something that you can sort...

When you tour a home that you are considering, there could be something that you overlook. What is that? Well, did you see how much closet space was available? Some homes seem to have been built by people that didn’t have any clothes, and this can prove to be an issue...

Rust is the worst enemy of steel and iron. The process is called oxidation, and it takes water and oxygen for it to happen. Unfortunately, this is not in short supply around your home. While there usually are steps taken to protect steel and iron surfaces, something...

Do you have carpet in your bathroom? Many would view that as a bad idea, and there are many facts that back it up. One of your common problems in bathrooms is water damage. A carpet will retain water and creates an environment that encourages mold growth and wood rot....

Cooking in your own kitchen can be a lot of fun and save you money, and in recent months, many who didn’t cook their own food in the past have picked up cooking during the pandemic. This means that some might have found shortcomings with their kitchen they weren’t...

While it isn’t something that happens too often, there is a possibility of a pipe springing leak in your home. It could be from some amateur home improvement where you drill or saw into a pipe and all of a sudden water starts gushing out. If you do end up in such a...

Some people are deathly afraid of lightning, but in reality, the chances of being hit by lightning are very low. In the US there are just a few dozen cases annually, but lightning strikes are the cause of a lot of damage still. As a homeowner, you should be concerned...

Living in an area with hard water, you might be experiencing calcium buildup on your faucets and showerheads. This is something that can get very ugly, and on top of that, it can impede water flow. The best thing to do is to tackle the problem at its source by getting...

Are you in the mood to spend several thousand dollars on your home? Well, while we all love our homes, we prefer not having to spend a lot of money on them, and when it comes to expenses, it is difficult to imagine anything more costly than replacing your roof....