If you’re trying to sell your house, you know the importance of having it stand out among all the rest, and in purely positive fashion. In today’s market, buyers have a plethora of houses to choose from. And in many cases it’s those little finishing touches that can make the difference between a quick browse […]

So, you’re kids have begged you to take them to every agricultural fair, apple harvest, corn maze, and pumpkin patch within a 60 mile radius this fall – you’ve granted every such request, and yet they still crave more. The problem is, they’re back in school now, and there just isn’t time to take in […]

More than 90% of US homes have some kind of contamination in their water, which means you’re probably included in that group. And one of the most common water problems of all is called hard water, which is caused by high levels of magnesium and calcium. There are two good things about hard water: it’s […]

Not that we’re condoning selfish behavior, but let’s tell it like it is: sometimes, we all want what we want, when we want it. And the thing of it is, you never know when one of those sudden urges might jump and bite you in your pants pocket. Let’s suppose, for the moment, that it’s […]

If you bought your water heater thinking you had just acquired the ever elusive “perpetual motion machine,” we’re sorry to disappoint you, but it’s anything but that. In fact, water heaters are mechanical systems with an average shelf life of 10 – 15 years, and likely considerably less than that without proper and faithful maintenance. […]

As summer officially comes to a close, many find themselves thinking about apple picking, falling leaves, and pumpkin-flavored everything. At the same time, some are already thinking about next spring when “for sale” signs pop up as often as patio umbrellas. If you’re one of the thousands of people who are planning to put their […]

Look under any kitchen sink or inside any medicine cabinet and chances are you’ll find a bottle of hydrogen peroxide. After all, it’s one of the most common household disinfectants in the world. But did you also know that little brown bottle can do so much more than just sanitize small cuts and scrapes? In […]

No matter where you live, the age of your home, or how many hours you spend cleaning it, sooner or later you’re bound to encounter mold. And because mold loves damp, dark, isolated places, one of the most common areas to find it is in the bathroom. Luckily, mold is also one of the easiest […]

Have you ever been late to work because you couldn’t find your car keys or wallet? Ever incurred a late fee because you lost or accidentally threw out a bill? Or, for that matter, filled your grocery cart with delicious, nutritious food only to eat out because you forgot to defrost the chicken? Well, you’re […]

Black mold is a problem from coast to coast, and certainly no stranger to homes throughout Maryland. That’s because mold can form and flourish anywhere the following conditions exist: Damp basements Poor ventilation Excess indoor humidity Basement flooding Leaky roof Leaking pipes You get the idea: wherever there’s too much water or humidity, mold is […]