We have become much more aware of the dangers of lead in recent times, particularly its effect on small children and babies, including those still in the womb. Lead was frequently used in a number of building materials years ago, so if you are considering an older...

Upon reading the title of this blog, you may be thinking, who are we inadvertently inviting? We are talking about the most unwelcome of visitors, cockroaches. Let’s have a look at what attracts them to a home and what can be done about it. Cockroaches are resilient...

The hazards of mold growth in a home are strongly emphasized these days, and with good reason. A house needs to be free of mold if it is to remain a healthy environment to live in. There is one area in the home that is not always thought of when it comes to mold, and...

There is a lot of information nowadays about the dangers of mold and its negative effect on our health. So, if you find a patch of mold growing in your home, you may well be alarmed and wonder if you should clean it up yourself or get someone to take care of the...

There is an abundance of technology available to us nowadays that enables us to keep our properties protected and secure. Sometimes, though, we can forget that the old-fashioned methods can work just as well, especially if we cannot afford a state-of-the-art home...

The very purpose of a door lock is to increase home security and keep out unwanted visitors, but were you aware that there is a key widely available that could easily unlock your door? Let's learn a little more about this key and how you can prevent it from being a...

If you do not work or have experience in the field of construction you cannot be expected to know all the ins and outs regarding home construction standards. However, it can be helpful to gain a little knowledge on this subject, especially if you are looking for a...

Are you trying to find an effective and humane way to get rid of pests in your home? One method commonly available now is an ultrasonic plug-in. Let’s look at how they work and whether they can deter all kinds of household pests. An ultrasonic pest control device is...

In our last blog, we discussed the dos and don’ts of modernizing an older home. In this article, we are going to provide a few suggestions on how you might achieve a successful, energy-efficient retrofit of your fixer-upper. Perhaps one of the biggest problems with...

Old houses can be beautiful when restored. However, restoring an old property into one that not only maintains its historic features but also enjoys modern convenience can be a difficult balancing act, one that could end with some irreversible mistakes. What are some...