Turn the TV on and splash, a new group of castaways is being dropped off in the tropical waters lapping the sandy shores of the newest “Survivor” destination. A quick hit on the remote and your favorite world class chef is putting the final touches on a feast fit for a king, or at least your Saturday evening dinner guests. One more tap on the channel selector and the good old boys from the sunny south are dropping in a big block and putting the final touches on a prefect …

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 …

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.