Most homeowners aren’t aware of what their faucet flow rate is. Of course, it’s not one of the more important things to know about your home, and neither is it that much fun to talk about, but it could have an effect on how much water you use.The recommended flow rate...

A few years ago, most people might have been totally unfamiliar with the concept of a safe room, but they have grown in popularity, especially since crime rates constantly are going up around the country. But if you decide to make the leap, you need to realize that it...

When you have a heavy wind blowing, your home might be right in the middle of a wind-tunnel. In fact, there are some homeowners out there that have a hard time being able to spend any time in their backyard because of the wind conditions they constantly have to deal...

When you are in the bathroom and about to use the sink, do you wish that it would turn on without you using the handle? Well, that technology has been around for a while now, and it is even making its way into residential homes. While not everyone loves touchless...

How do you feel about renewable energy? While some feel like it isn’t necessary to worry about the energy situation and pollution, the reality is that the world's oil reserves aren’t going to last forever. According to some estimates, there are only about 40 years...

When you have a clogged pipe, what is the first thing you do? Some will reach right away for their drain chemicals and pour them down the drain. While this might work some of the time, is it really the best option? Not really. Drain chemicals are strong, and they can...

Your garage is part of your home, even if you might not think of it as such. Often, garages aren’t insulated, but they can have plumbing and wiring running through them depending on the setup of your home. When you are getting your home inspected, the garage should be...

Do you have any idea where your main water supply shutoff is located? Many homeowners do not, and this is a problem. Why is that? Well, imagine that you have a broken water pipe somewhere in your home. You try to stop the water, but it just keeps gushing out, so you...

When you lose power, you suddenly realize how much you have become dependent on having electricity at all times. While it might be frustrating when it happens just for a short time, a long period of time with no power could be very difficult. You might not even think...

One of the things that most people might not think about in the summer is insulation, but interestingly enough, there is never a time of year where insulation doesn’t benefit you. Insulating your pipes, for example, will lead to energy savings. Depending on the...