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If you own a grill - even if you just bought it this year - chances are good that by this time of year, you've become an expert at using it! That's awesome. There's nothing like fresh food straight off of the grill, especially in summer. However, you may find it...

This time of year kids love playing outside, and many homeowners have trampolines for them to jump on. It can be a lot of fun, but there are many injuries every year, mostly due to trampolines not being used in a safe way. While your children might want to pile on as...

The wiring in your home is very important. While electricity in homes has been the norm for many decades, there are some homes that have aging or faulty wiring that could cause issues for a homeowner. Take for example aluminum wiring. At one time this was used in many...

Getting water from your own well can be a very nice alternative to a municipal water supply, but it does come with some responsibilities for you as a homeowner. You want to make sure that the water that you and your family drink is good for your health and not doing...

Do you have a night light plugged into a receptacle in your home? Many do, whether it is for convenience or comfort, these things have been around forever, but one thing that homeowners might not ask themselves is “How safe are they?” The reason you should ask that...

One of the more common causes of accidental death that could be easily prevented is carbon monoxide poisoning. Carbon monoxide (CO) is a gas that is formed when a fuel source is burned with an insufficient air supply. It is the reason why you should never burn...

Do you have bats in your attic? It is a common problem since bats love finding dark undisturbed shelter where they can stay during daylight hours. Just like any other pests that invade your home, bats carry with them many problems, most seriously so, dangers to your...

Wood siding on a home can be a beautiful addition, but it will require some extra maintenance by you as a homeowner. There are many different things that can damage wood, just to list a few, you need to worry about woodpeckers, wood-destroying insects, mold, rot, fire...

When you look at the way we build homes these days, a lot of methods that we use have been around for a long time. There are also some building methods that have been used in the past that are no longer implemented in modern buildings, even though they have many...

Could you imagine living in a home with no windows? It probably doesn’t sound too appealing, both because of the lack of sunlight and the stale indoor air that you would be breathing. It is very nice to be able to open up your windows and air out your living space,...