A safe home is a happy home. Well, one would hope it is anyway. I do know an unsafe home is definitely NOT a happy one. You should always be on the lookout for ways to make your home safer for you, your family, and your guests. They do say most injuries happen at home. [...]

There is good mulch and bad mulch. Good landscape mulch is made up primarily of composted bark. When this type of mulch is prepared for use in landscaping through the composting process age and heat stabilize the product, which already is partially decayed when it is spread. While I don’t often recommend homeowners purchase any [...]

Protect your home’s exterior with paint. Keeping your exterior paint in good condition not only makes your house look better, it is also important for general maintenance. A good coat of paint protects wood finishes from the elements and from insect damage. You can also paint nearly every other type of siding, including vinyl, aluminum, [...]

What home improvements should you “invest” in? Thinking about a home remodel, but not sure if you’ll get your “investment” back when you sell your home? Recouping your remodeling investment may be your goal when you sell your house, but when it comes to resale value, all home improvements are not created equal. As a [...]

For the safety of your family and your pets, you should have you well water tested. Having the water tested is something that takes little time and effort on your part, but can be very important for the health and well-being of the loved ones in your home. Independent water testing labs. You can find [...]