Studies show that trees can increase a home’s total value by as much as 15 percent. Plus, they can save you money on utilities: an adult tree on the west side of a home can reduce your AC needs by 30 percent and reduce the energy required for heating by 20-50 percent (trees both shade…Read More »
A smoke detector’s job is complicated. Using an ionization chamber, it senses subtle changes in the electronic current of your air and alerts you of life-threatening situations. Your job is simple – make sure that your smoke and carbon monoxide detectors are working. This simple task could save your life. How many smoke detectors do…Read More »
4 New Things To Clean With Your Toothbrush Scrubbing stuff with a toothbrush isn’t just a fitting punishment for unruly kids, it can save you time around the house, too! Next time you come across a hard-to-reach surface, grab an old Oral-B instead of a sponge. Here are four places to clean with your toothbrush:…Read More »
Yes, it helps remove smells, but your bathroom exhaust fan has a much more important job: It keeps mold out of your bathroom. After each one of those steamy showers, your bathroom fills up with moisture, which can lead to mold and mildew growth on shower curtains and caulk. A quick post-shower flick of the…Read More »
Why Do This? Can you get clean in a dirty tub? Neither can your plates. It’s important to clean your dishwasher every few months to make sure it can do its job as effectively as possible. If you don’t do this, it won’t be long before you start finding bits of food and residue on…Read More »
What’s the right price for my home? The only way to know what your house is basically worth is by knowing what all the other comparable houses, or “comps” in your neighborhood for sale are worth. Contrary to what our parents taught us growing up, this is one of those cases where our true value…Read More »
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