For many of us, a safe room might seem like an extreme measure, but in reality, the way crime rates are rising, you might have started to show interest in having one installed in your home. Safe rooms are made to withstand attacks by intruders, and can be sturdy...

Have you ever seen a report on the news about a fire in a restaurant or similar venue where a lot of people are gathered? Usually, you see panicked people running and trying to get out, many times leading to injuries caused by other people and not the fire. This is...

Having open windows in your home in the summertime is great. When it is a hot day and you can get that cool fresh breeze blowing through your house, it is a great relief. But what if you have children in your home? Just the possibility that your child could fall out...

There are many dangers around your home. It could be from chemicals used for different tasks or power tools that you are unfamiliar with. While all these might be the first to come to mind when you’re thinking about risk that you are exposed to, statistics show that...

Cockroaches have proven to be a huge problem in many homes and apartments. They have the ability to produce thousands of offspring each year, they can survive for a long time without food and can even recover after being under water for up to half an hour. They also...

A credit report is something that is required when applying for a loan to buy a house. The decision the lender makes with regard to your loan can largely depend on what your credit report reveals. For example, it will let the lender know if you pay your bills on time...

Would you like to make more money when you are selling your home? Your instinctive thought might be that you should remodel your home to make it more attractive to a potential buyer? While this idea is pushed frequently on remodeling TV shows, is it actually a wise...

If you have recently relocated to a new area and are looking for someone to do work on your home, how can you find a contractor who is honest and will do a good job for you? This can sometimes be a challenge if you don’t know anyone who can give you recommendations....

We know how much time and energy goes into preparing to move to a new house and buying a home is one of the biggest investments you will make so, making the right choice is important. One of the keys to making the right decision when purchasing a new home is the home...

If you’ve had an opportunity to live outside a major metro area, perhaps in the Midwest or the North East, you’ve probably seen properties that have been quaintly appointed with a structure that could be hundreds of years old. Barns are an amazing addition to any...