Beginning in the 1970s when more and more women were opting for careers instead of full-time homemaking, architects began designing homes with main or second floor laundry rooms. The thinking was that since laundry consists mainly of bed linens, bath towels and clothing, why not… Read More
Power outages are inevitable in the summertime and the consequences can be serious. Common causes include severe weather, lightning strikes and high winds.  The results of a power outage range from minor inconveniences, such as no lights or TV, to more critical situations like food… Read More
The American Red Cross who says “Preparation is the best protection against the dangers of a hurricane” recommends using a NOAA weather radio to get critical information from the National Weather Service (NWS) to track the progress of a storm.  Also called a “weather alert radio,” a… Read More
With the harsh winter finally behind us, now is a good time to check your home for storm-related damage and take care of routine spring home maintenance chores.  You can save yourself a lot of money by addressing small repairs immediately. Here’s a checklist of… Read More
If the melting snow and heavy rains of the upcoming spring thaw have you concerned about the possibilities of a wet or flooded basement, it’s time to start thinking about installing a sump pump system before the ground becomes over saturated, especially if your lot… Read More
