Lead paint has been a major health issue for many hundreds of years. well before it was required to be discontinued in paints and certain other products in 1978, society knew there was an issue. People who were exposed to lead products were known to die, and have many...

When your home needs extra support, where do you turn? There are some situations where you might need some extra support, such as when doing a remodel or when removing a load-bearing wall for some reason. Since this is a serious matter and can lead to a disastrous...

Will you be moving to a new house in the near future? It’s never too early to start the packing and sorting out process, planning ahead not only contributes to a stress-free move but, having time to sort out your belongings could also contribute to moving in an...

There are few things in life more unsettling than having a stranger break into your home. Even if you are not at home at the time, it can cause anxiety and fear that is hard to overcome. Statistically, there are break-ins occurring in hundreds of homes around the...

Are you thinking of some major changes like buying a new home? A great deal of thought and preparation has to go into such a decision, after all, it is one of the biggest investments you will make, one that requires you to have the best people working for you, helping...

When most prospective home buyers are looking at their options for a new home, there are a lot of different considerations and decisions to be made. One that is sometimes overlooked is the potential impact that a Homeowners’ Association, or HOA, can have on your life....

While this probably seems like a strange question, if you finally discover your perfect home only to find out there are multiple offers on the property, you might start to look for ways to make your offer stand out. Perhaps one of the ways you could think of doing so...

It doesn’t matter if we have purchased our home or are renting it, one thing that is important to do is to have some kind of insurance that protects our possessions. While a homeowner will have a homeowners insurance policy, what about someone renting their home? This...

The safety of a young child is priority number 1 on parents' minds. However, locations in your house may not be as safe as you’d like them to be if you have a child between the ages of two and six. What are some dangers in the house, and what can you do to safeguard...

Do you really need a safe room for your house? They can be useful in the times that we live in, with crime steadily growing, a safe room can be a great asset to your house. But what exactly are they used for? In the case of a break-in, while you are home, you can get...