My bathroom does not have a fan, should I install one?

Today’s standards require that a bathroom have a source of ventilation, usually this is a fan but an operable window also qualifies. I always recommend installing a fan in any case. In winter a window will rarely be opened and the added moisture in the room will be...

I am afraid of mold and want to know how to spot it in my home.

Mold is a very large subject and something I can only touch on here. First of all I will say every home has some mold. Secondly mold can produce serious side effects in people but it should not be feared. Sometimes mold is portrayed as a silent killer but this is more...

There are gaps in my hardwood flooring, should I be concerned?

First of all, hardwood flooring is real wood and as such it is not going to be as stable as some other products such as laminate. I always say if it’s natural expect it to have flaws. Some people want perfection in their flooring to which I say buy a fake glued...