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What’s the one thing that drives most of our decisions at home? It’s saving money, right? Any time or place we can come up with a way to cut costs without sacrificing too much of our livelihood, we usually take[Read More...]

Few things have the ability to stop us dead in our tracks like finding out we’ve fallen prey to frozen pipes. Whenever you’re unfortunate enough to discover that your faucets and shower aren’t producing water any more, your mind starts[Read More...]

We’re all in the business of trying to save money — especially by reducing the amount of energy we use, if only so the energy bill comes out to be a little lower every month. So it makes sense to[Read More...]

It’s hard enough finding ways to save money throughout the day, and that’s before you come home and crank on the AC or heater. It may be more appealing to sit down, kick back, and enjoy the fresh air your[Read More...]

A running toilet isn’t that bad, as far as household problems go. There’s usually very little damage there, and the long-term issues that emerge as a result of a running toilet aren’t too serious, all things considered. However, this is[Read More...]

Unusual sounds in your home are never good, no matter when or where they happen. Anything from a high-pitched screech (from a furnace) to a fluttering window shutter could mean trouble, and your plumbing system can make its fair share[Read More...]

When’s the last time you really sat down and considered how much energy and water your water heater is using? If you’ve got a traditional tank unit, you’re using quite a bit. Of course, all those hot showers and warm[Read More...]

Flushing your toilet after you’re done is something we rarely think about. It’s just a habit at this point: we flush, hear the zooming sound of water rushing down the bowl, and go on with our day. But every now[Read More...]

There’s nothing like raising a child. You get to be a witness as they slowly figure out how to grow into themselves, and it’s a truly amazing experience. But when you bring a new member of the family into your[Read More...]

Since we use so much electricity in our homes, it’s a given that fire hazards exist. However, we usually feel like we’ve got a handle on them, for the most part, since it seems like most hazards only come from[Read More...]