Keeping a fire extinguisher in your home seems like a no-brainer, but it’s not as simple and straightforward as you think. There are circumstances where having a fire extinguisher can make things...
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Giving blanket advice about when someone should rewire their home is tricky. There are no hard and fast rules about how frequently you should rewire your house, and just because the wiring in a home...
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...
