The one thing that most people are worried about when they are working in their backyard is being exposed to poison ivy, oak or sumac. These three plants are related, and they all have similar effects on humans that are exposed. The symptoms vary from person to person, but they involve blisters, itching and other…
You might be aware that crime rates are on the rise all over the country, but do you know how bad it really is? Several hundred homes are burglarized every hour, and your home could very well be next. So how do you fight against those statistics? There are a few proven things that will…
Take a look at your shower-head. It might be old and worn, or it could be that it is a very basic model that was there when you bought your home. Have you ever thought about changing it? It might seem a little intimidating at first, but it is really very simple, and a new…
How much noise is there in your neighborhood? It could be that it is usually quiet, but neighbors moved in that make a lot of noise into the late night hours. Or maybe you like to sleep late in the morning but are unable to do so because of traffic outside. It could even be…
With many older, gas operated appliances, you will find a pilot light. Pilot lights are used to light the natural gas in your appliance. While modern appliances use an electric ignition, which doesn’t work when the power is out, there are several disadvantages to pilot lights that led to them being phased out of use….
In what shape is your kitchen? You might say that it looks good, but do you know if it would pass an inspection? There are some things that you can check out for yourself to see the status of the kitchen as a whole. One of the most common problems you will find in a…
There are few natural disasters that bring up the type of fear that tornadoes do. This is due to the unpredictability of the path a tornado can take. Since tornadoes do untold billions of damage to homes every year, even costing some their lives, it is important that you know how to keep yourself and…
If you live in a rural area, you probably have trees in your yard. Trees can provide us with many different perks. They can provide shade on a hot sunny day, they can keep you protected on windy days, and they can keep your backyard private, away from the sight of neighbors. It is however…
Radio waves have become a part of everyone’s life these days. Whether it’s the waves coming from your microwave, your Wi-Fi router, cell phones , or even from radio tower , waves can affect our everyday life, and can even cause cancer cells to become prominent in our bodies. this article will discuss just a…