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...

What are the latest codes on smoke alarms?

A: The code has changed in recent years in terms of the way smoke alarms must be wired. In today’s electrical code it is required that each level of a home contain a smoke alarm.  When an event causes a single alarm to sound, all the smoke alarms in the home...

WINTERIZING MY HOME

Five tips to get your home ready for winter. Well it is that time of year to start thinking about winter and what we need to do to get our homes ready. Here are a few steps that may save you some grief if you take the time to implement them. I don’t mean to be rude...