Senior Safety Fixes for the Home
Are your elderly parents still safe living at home? Even though they may be mentally sharp, their reaction times and physical abilities are most likely deteriorating over time. If you are concerned...
View ArticleHow to Increase Bathroom Safety
Bathroom safety is an often underestimated aspect of owning a home. Although most people would assume their bathroom is a safe place, the mortality rate says otherwise. Falls, being the primary cause...
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When Should I Clean My Air Ducts?
Ducts can be one of the filthier aspects to our home, and the thought of breathing in dirty air can give someone nightmares about respiratory problems and disease. I’ve been called on dozens of...
View ArticleProtecting Your Home and Property With Fire Mitigation
As we hear more tragic stories about loss of life and property due to wildfires, it becomes increasingly important to take steps to implement fire mitigation measures around our homes. With...
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Handyman Matters Home Away From Home Program Provides Year Round Maintenance...
Does business take you away from your home for extended periods of time? Are you a “snowbird,” dividing your time between summer homes in the US and winter residences in Canada? Or do you have aging...
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DIY Home Repair Tips for May
May – the tail end of spring and the precursor of summer – is the time when homeowners really need to kick their home DIY projects into high gear. With mild weather and sunny days, it’s the perfect...
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5 Tips For Preparing Your Home For Aging In Place
While most people notice the change in themselves as they age, many neglect to notice the changes that are needed in their home to keep it age appropriate. There are many things that you can do to...
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5 Tips for Safety Childproofing your Home
New parents have a million concerns that range from taking care of their newborn to handling hospital bills and managing work and family life. Still, the number one concern on the mind of every new...
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Get Your Chimney Ready for Fall
Another autumn is upon us and, for many homeowners, this is the time of year when they start making preparations for using their fireplace or wood burning stove, cleaning out the chimney and cutting...
View ArticleTips on Securing Your Home
Your house is your home, your fortress of safety. It’s a place where you keep your most important belongings: your checkbooks, your jewelry, your heirlooms, your important documents and, most...
View ArticleReplacing Household Products Can Keep You Safe
While people take all manner of precautions to ensure the safety and health of their families, some household products may need more attention and maintenance to keep loved ones and the home...
View ArticleAging in Place with Style and Grace
Aging in place – updating one’s home to accommodate changing needs and abilities as one ages – doesn’t have to mean sacrificing a home’s style and decor. From attractive lighting designed to work well...
View ArticlePreventing Bathroom Hazards
We’ve all heard tragic stories of the elderly being injured in the bathroom. That might leave you to wonder, how safe is the bathroom in your home? A small area with frequent water use makes it a prime...
View ArticleIt’s Annual Fence Fix-up Time
If you’ve watched home improvement shows that focus on “curb appeal,” you know that a coat of paint or stain on a fence can make a huge difference in the attractiveness of your home. But visual appeal...
View ArticleHow to Air Your Home
A simple, eco-friendly way to live green and healthy is to periodically air out your home. Taking advantage of this routine releases out the reused, polluted air, and lets in a bath of fresh, cleaner...
View ArticleSpace Saving Tips in Children’s Bedrooms
Small bedrooms often pose a problem. After all, we all need to have somewhere to sleep and somewhere to store clothes and, in the case of a child, somewhere to play. The most obvious space saving tip...
View ArticleThe Risk from Chemical Odors
Chemical odors in the home can be harmful to your health. According to the American College of Allergy, Asthma and Immunology 50% of Illnesses are Caused or Aggravated by Pollutants. Chemical odors are...
View ArticleTrim Heating Costs, Create Ambience
Take the chill out of the air and the burden off of your primary home heating system with a supplemental heat source. Space heaters are handy, but often not very attractive – and can be dangerous if...
View ArticleMaking Efficient Use of Your Air Conditioner
If you cool your home or apartment with an air conditioning unit, here are a few tips that will help you make more efficient use of the appliance, resulting in lower energy costs and more efficient...
View ArticleThe EPA Debunks 10 Myths About Radon
The Environmental Protection Agency is asking homeowners to save a life by testing for radon, and fixing any problems they find. Radon is a radioactive gas, and exposure to it causes 21,000 lung...
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