One of the biggest fears that many homeowners have is that they may one day be face-to-face with a stranger breaking into their home. In this post, we'll talk about some ways that you can help to prevent a burglary. Probably one of the more effective ways to prevent...

Although many people typically associate wildfires with states like California, the fact is that wherever there is a forest, there is likely a risk of wildfire. What can homeowners who live in a wooded area do to protect themselves from that risk? Consider a few...

Have you ever heard of toxicodendron or urushiol? If you have, you've probably had an unpleasant experience with poison ivy, poison oak, or poison sumac. Toxicodendron is the scientific name for these plants, and urushiol is the substance that they excrete, which can...

If you've ever worked in an environment that involved any kind of physical labor, you've probably sat through your fair share of safety training. In those situations, it can be easy to disregard the reminders. However, you've probably also found yourself face-to-face...

As you spend time outdoors this summer, maybe grilling or mowing the lawn, there's a good chance that you may find yourself in the company of wasps. Many people confuse wasps and bees. And there are indeed some similarities - both bugs are yellow, both make a buzzing...

When is the last time you mowed your lawn? In certain neighborhoods, there are homeowner associations or county regulations that require homeowners to keep their grass at a certain length. Of course, overgrown grass can be unsightly, especially if everyone else in the...

We've all been there - you're in the middle of working on your car, prepping some raw meat, or cleaning up after the dog, and you need to wash some nastiness off of your hands. As you reach to turn on the faucet, you realize that you're about to make an even bigger...

For most people in this country, summertime is synonymous with thoughts of the backyard, a cold beer, and a blazing grill. Some of the best meals you'll ever eat come from the simple beauty of cooking over an open flame. Like most things, though, there are some things...

Is this a good time to sell a house? Well, maybe it's not the ideal time to sell a house, but it's certainly not impossible. Before the breakout of this pandemic in this country, the real estate market was doing well. Even though many may be concerned about...

Do you like shopping? Some people love it, some people hate it. Even if you used to love it, it could be that this pandemic has caused you to reconsider your view of it. At a time when running simple errands could mean a risk to your health and the health of your...