You probably know the type of people whose homes or offices look like a tornado went through them, but they say they know exactly where everything is. Or, you know the type of people who keep their homes spotlessly clean, emphatic about the importance of cleanliness....

As a homeowner, you know that serious issues can happen suddenly, caused by things that you would least expect to be the cause of a problem. While relatively rare, one example of this concept is the exhaust vent of a home's clothes dryer. If not installed properly,...

It's no secret that bad things happen all the time. In the blink of an eye, our home, our loved ones, or our very lives can be the victim of unfortunate circumstances. We do what we can to prevent this from happening in and around our own homes, but what about if you...

If you're planning to build a home, there are plenty of things to think about. One of those things is what type of building materials you'll use. Some contractors will recommend the use of green lumber to help drive the material costs lower. Green lumber is wood...

For one, the state of Texas has a climate range that varies between dry and moist, and different regions of Texas have different requirements for vapor barriers. If a vapor barrier is installed in opposition to code requirements, it could be trapping moisture inside...

It seems like electronics are getting more and more expensive with every passing year. Especially since the pandemic, with more people spending time at home, they've become more interested in investing in things like home offices and entertainment centers. A sad truth...

While we've talked about mold on this blog in the past, it's important that we highlight the topic as it relates to a specific room in your home - the bathroom. The reason why it's so important is that your home's bathroom is different than all the other rooms in your...

When you're working hard in the kitchen making your famous recipe, it can be tempting to take some shortcuts to avoid cleaning up the big mess that usually comes afterward. However, one shortcut that you should never take is pouring fat or grease down your kitchen...

New water heaters can range in price from around $500 to thousands of dollars. And, of course, that's not including the cost of having a professional install it for you. While this might not be the most expensive repair a homeowner will ever make on their...

A term that has been tossed around a lot in the past couple of years is "personal protective equipment", or PPE. Of course, PPE has been around for a long time, but it seems like it's been used the most recently to describe wearing a mask in public to protect against...