Discovering your pipes have frozen is one of the wonders of winter that you don’t want to experience, especially if your pipe ends up bursting. According to State Farm Insurance, “an eight-inch crack in a pipe can spew up to 250 gallons of water a day,” leaving your home and your possessions waterlogged and damaged. You can reduce the risk of this happening to you by taking some precautions this fall. Shutdown. Find the water shut-off valve for your home. You should …

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! …

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.