You’ve been staring at it for weeks. Every time you step into that shower, there it is in all its slimy glory. But you can’t figure out how on earth it got in there because you’ve been so attentive – so vigilant and clean! What if it’s in other parts of your home too? Not to mention you heard recently that mold has been linked to allergies, asthma and other respiratory issues – particularly in infants and the elderly. Mold has taken hold and you’ve had just about enough! …

Drip. Drip. Drip. Many people consider a leaky faucet a mere annoyance. But if every household in America and Canada had a faucet that dripped once each second, 928 million gallons of water a day would leak away, according to the American Water Works Association. That’s a lot, considering the AWWA predicts the average household uses approximately 146,000 gallons of water each year. But water is wasted in more ways than through a leaky faucet. Here are some …

As a homeowner, you are not legally permitted to perform your own renovation work, with the exception of the electrical, but it is strongly recommended amateurs not do this as disastrous results can occur.