Burglary is considered a property crime for all intents and purposes. It is different from robbery inasmuch as burglary tends to take place when no one is around. As such, it is not necessarily deemed as serious as robbery or other violent crimes. And that is of little comfort to people who have been victimized […]
Compulsive hoarding affects just 1.5 percent of all Americans. But that doesn’t keep most of us from letting certain areas of our homes get cluttered. Whether it’s a kitchen table that you can’t even eat at because it’s covered in stacks of paper and magazines, or that spare bedroom that has become a storage area […]
If there was a competition about choosing the most monotonous household chore, vacuuming would certainly win the first prize. Homeowners are pointlessly trying to delay it until the last moment, but eventually they do it anyway. Technology has been struggling to aid people with this much despised task by innovating a vacuum cleaner which would […]
If some sources are to be believed, moving on a budget just isn’t possible in the modern-day world. It’s something that’s riddled with expenses, and this is ignoring that initial house price (which constantly seems to be increasing, we should add). While you can’t eradicate the costs of moving completely, there are some tips you […]
Experiencing water damage in your home can be a lot more expensive to repair than you might think. Water and mold damage can cost insurance companies $2.5 billion each and every year and the average home water damage insurance claim totaling an eye-watering $6,965. Even without the extensive costs associated with water damage in your […]
Home maintenance contracts can be an amazing tool for both the client and the maintenance provider involved. It can serve as a promise of consistent and optimum service for the client and a steady book of business for the maintenance company. However, each maintenance contract should be carefully laid out and have a few key […]
With only a couple weeks left until the official start of the summer season here in Australia, the temperatures are starting to rise. It won’t be long until the long, hot, lazy days of summer are here, which can have you searching for ways to keep cool and comfortable in your home. If you’re searching […]
More than 50 percent of Americans spend less than five hours outdoors every week. This is a shame, as time spent outdoors can help to improve mood, reduce anxiety, and boost your immune system. Are you looking to spend more time communing with nature? If so, you may want to consider turning your backyard into a […]
Having pets in your life is a wonderful thing. They provide comfort, love, and happiness all the days of their lives. They keep you company when you are sad, and they celebrate with you when you are happy. They don’t ask for much, just a little attention and, of course, food and water so that […]
It’s easy to forget to maintain the parts of your home you don’t see every day. Your plumbing is one of those areas. Don’t assume that your plumbing doesn’t have problems because nothing is visibly wrong. An estimated 10% of households have leaks and don’t know about it. Do you want to learn what the […]
