When a thief is looking for a house to break into they look for the easiest target, somewhere they can break in quickly and without being seen. If you want to discourage would-be intruders, here are a few ways to make your home less attractive to them: Your properties...

How secure are your exterior doors? This is something you should think about from time to time because they may not be as safe and secure as they ought to be. For example, a good question to ask yourself is, how easy would it be for an intruder to be able to enter...

Knowing what we do about the damaging effects of pesticides on our health, especially for someone exposed to them over a long time, it’s a good idea to think of how we can limit our exposure to them. Here are a few ideas: If you must use some type of pesticide, treat...

When the outside temperature starts to soar this generally leads to an increase in our home's cooling costs. So, is there anything we can do to reduce these costs and at the same time keep the temperature in our homes nice and cool? One option you may not have thought...

Light plays a major role when it comes to setting the right tone for your home and it can be the difference between a cold, uninviting space or one that is warm and cozy. Natural daylight is always something desired for a home, but what are some ways you can...

When the temperature is high there is nothing better than a refreshing dip in a swimming pool. If you are fortunate to have a swimming pool in your backyard, it’s important to be alert to the dangers associated with them. Let’s consider some of the ways you can ensure...

A home inspection is a crucial part of the home buying process but perhaps you’re wondering why is it so important? In this blog, we are going to answer this question as well as a couple of other common home inspection questions. Why is a home inspection important?...

Protecting the environment is something we are all conscious of these days and water is one of the most precious commodities we have. Naturally then, it's important to look for ways to conserve water. A method that is becoming popular is to reuse water that has been...

In recent years it seems that bed bugs have become more and more of a problem in homes. If you are worried that there are bed bugs in your home, here are a few of the signs to look out for: One of the first things you need to know is what a bed bug looks like. They...

Now that more and more people are having to stay home at present it may be a good time to try some type of DIY project.  Even if we are not avid DIY enthusiasts it can be handy to know how to do at least a few basic jobs around the house but, to do this will...