Home Improvement

Many burglars focus on garages because they know that quite a bit of money can be made off of tools and other items that are usually stored in that area of the home. That is one of the reasons why it is so important for every homeowner to come up with a comprehensive plan for securing and protecting their garages. ...

Going off the grid is a great way to save money, simplify your life and reduce your dependence on large utility companies. At the same time, though, off-grid living is something that takes a good amount of research and consideration before you can pull it off successfully. Here are three of the most important things you should look into before ...

There are garages, and then there are workshops. The difference between the two is the upgrades you make to the space to improve safety, productivity, functionality, and aesthetics. While each person’s garage-turned-workshop will look different, there are certain tips you can follow during the transformation process to help make the changes more effective. To help you achieve an astonishing transformation, ...

With spring just around the corner, you can be sure that spring showers will follow closely behind. While all this water allows plants around your home to flourish, it can take a toll on your home if it’s not properly prepared. Rainstorms can cause a lot of damage to your home, from water damage to the dreaded lightning strike or ...

While glass is, without a doubt, the best material to provide the clearest view for openings in homes, cars, and businesses, it does, by nature, have some limitations. One of the major issues you can run into, of course, is a broken window. If nothing else, a broken window can cause an unsightly scar on your home’s exterior, and at ...

Birds seeking a dry, safe place to build their nest often find than an exterior or window-mounted AC unit offers an ideal environment. Allowing birds to nest on, in or near your air conditioning system can lead to no end of problems, many of which might impede performance or increase the risk of an equipment breakdown. Taking steps to keep ...

While electricity is quite useful for many modern conveniences, it’s important to remember just how dangerous it can be. Used incorrectly, electricity can cause electrocution, fire, and many other dangerous situations. It’s important, then, that the hub of your home’s electrical circuits, the electrical panel, is in perfect operating condition. If you notice any of the following conditions, it’s time ...

Gone are the days of using rafters to support your roof. Now, homes are being constructed with prefabricated roof trusses. These are triangular wood structures which are built in a factory and delivered to the construction site to be installed after a home’s walls are built. Each prefab truss is specifically designed to carry the load of your roof to ...

As fall leaves give way to winter snowflakes, keeping your home warm and comfortable becomes a top priority. You probably already know that you need to fire up the heater and break out the draft stoppers, but did you know that interior design choices can also help raise the temperature? Read on to discover five stylish solutions to keep your ...

If you live in Brisbane, then the one thing you really need to know about is termites. This is because termite infestations have become the main factor when people consider buying a house here. So, if you have a home here, then termite management, Brisbane professionals say, is the key to keeping your property safe. Here are their tips on ...