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! …

Drains have a tendency to clog at the most inopportune times, like when you’re cooking a holiday feast for a house full of guests or when enjoying a relaxing shower, you find yourself standing in ankle-length water. But before you reach for the Drano, you should reconsider. Drano and other drain opening products are caustic and dangerous to use. These conventional drain cleaners contain the man-made chemical sodium hydroxide, which can damage the piping and finish on …

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.