The P-trap is a simple, yet profoundly important part of your plumbing system. This little invention is a simple bent pipe that can be found under most sinks and toilets that connects a horizontal joint to a vertical one. It's called a "P-trap" because it looks like...

Anyone who has moved house will agree that it is one of the most stressful tasks to take on. When we are under a lot of stress, things may not go as smoothly as we would like them to. So, what can we do to reduce the stress of moving house? One important way to lower...

Can you imagine your sewer water backing up through your toilets and flowing out onto your floors? This has been the experience for some homeowners that had their sewer lines get invaded by tree roots. While tree roots aren’t sentient, they have an uncanny ability to...

Do you know the wide range of problems that water can cause in your home if it ends up in the wrong place? Mold can start growing, pests can be attracted to it, and wood can rot, just to mention a few. Because of this, condensation should be a concern for any...

If you have ever used drain chemicals, don’t feel bad, most of us have. That being said, however, there are a few reasons why you might avoid doing so again. While drain chemicals might feel like a quick easy fix, it is not easy on your plumbing or on the environment....

If you see a home with wallpaper on the walls, what comes to mind? For some, memories are brought up of a childhood home, while others find that it looks dated. No matter how you feel about wallpaper in general, there is something else that you should consider as well...

When you think about bugs that can damage your home, what is the first one that comes to mind? Most likely you thought of termites. While this is only one of many WDO (Wood Destroying Organisms) that homeowners could be dealing with, termites can definitely be very...

Keeping pests away from your home might feel like a full-time job, depending on the area where you live. One of the tools that not every homeowner feels comfortable with using is a pesticide. While it is important to be careful, it is possible to use pesticides in a...

People often want to know what the most important part of an inspection is. Well, the answer is simpler than you might think. It isn’t your foundation or your roof. It isn’t even your electrical system or your HVAC system. YOU are the most important part of Your home...

Do you enjoy eating "al fresco"? Many people find they enjoy a meal shared outdoors far more, and that's not without good reason. More than just an experience, eating outdoors has real benefits that you might not realize at first when grilling in your backyard or...