Gutters. They sit there unobtrusively, doing their thing, and you don’t give them a second thought. Until that is, there is a problem. Some people have been known to live in a home for months...

According to figures released by the National Fire Protection Association, in 2018, the latest year for which figures are available, 2,720 civilians died in residential fires. That works out as an...

If you have vents under your home, you have probably wondered whether you should open or close them at particular times. You’re not alone. One of the most popular questions on many home maintenance...

When you do it right, renting out a room in your home can be a fabulous way to boost your income. However, there are many pitfalls to avoid, not least of which is knowing how much to charge to rent a...

A popular way to give a facelift to a tired home exterior is to add shutters. However, as I say to our kids on a semi-regular basis - Just because you can do something doesn’t mean you should. So,...

Houses are as diverse as the people who live in them. Not only are different homes constructed of different materials, but they are also located in a dizzying variety of locations in various weather...