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​How do you feel when you see a snake in your backyard? Even though there aren’t that many dangerous snakes here in the US, many have an issue with any type of snake, especially so if it is close to their home. So, what can you do to discourage snakes from being in...

​You should think about upgrading your thermostat! Why? Well, over time, older thermostats lose their effectiveness and accuracy. Additionally, there are a lot of advantages to having a properly-functioning, modern thermostat. They can be more energy-efficient, which...

​Have you ever found yourself in a spot where you would like to clean your hands but with no access to running water? If so, you would probably have been thankful for some hand sanitizer. Hand sanitizer is the best tool for killing bacteria and viruses on your hands...

​While you might feel like there will always be water available to you whenever you turn on the tap, this might not be as much of a guarantee as you think. There are those that predict that water supply might be a big problem for mankind in the future as pollution and...

​In cities across America, restaurants are required by law to have a proper grease trap, or grease interceptor, installed in their kitchens. The reason for this is that as hot, liquid grease is poured down a drain, all seems well and good. However, as it goes through...

​Public restrooms often have touchless fixtures for soap, water, paper towel, hand sanitizer, and other things. This is a fact we typically take for granted unless we happen to be in a pandemic. But have you ever stopped to think about why touchless fixtures are so...

​It never fails, I could perform 100’s of 1,000’s of home inspections, and eventually (and regularly) I will find a pointed screw in an electric panel. That is bad news, as those screws are supposed to be machine screws for very important safety reasons.It seems like...

​We have all experienced that annoying burst of hot or cold water in the shower when someone else in the house turns on a faucet or flushes a toilet. While for many of us, it simply requires a quick maneuver out of the way of the flowing water, for others, such as the...

Water that has a high mineral content is often called hard water. This is something that many homeowners have to deal with, and it usually comes from a water source that runs through limestone layers. The minerals in question are mainly calcium and magnesium, and they...

​Did you know that the average size of houses in the United States is around 2,500 square feet? Since that’s an average, naturally some people feel like that’s too much, and others feel like that’s not enough. If you’re part of the group that feels like that’s too...