In 2008, after Hurricane Ike turned inland and unleashed 75-mile-per-hour winds on the midwest, 2.6 million homes in Ohio—including my own—were left without power.... Continue
Your home may be furnished with cozy furniture and stylish decor, but your comfort truly depends on the reliability of all the inner workings of your home—its structural integrity, a properly working heating and air conditioning system,... Continue
When major household repairs and projects go awry, the unexpected costs can place a tremendous strain on your home life. Here's an overview of the most common ways in which these costs can spin out of control, and a guide to using a... Continue
In the heat of the summer months, many of us feel tempted to turn that thermostat down just two or three more degrees to achieve a sense of cooling relief. What we may not be aware of, however, is that those two or three little degrees may... Continue
No homeowner wants uninvited guests of the creeping, crawling variety to take up residence in their home. Not only are bugs and other pests repulsive to many homeowners, but some can cause thousands of dollars of damage.
In your home,... Continue
Is your refrigerator running? No, seriously, is it? Folks rarely think about the health of their appliances, that is, until one fails. But there are steps that you can take to avoid equipment breakdown. Here are some tips to help you keep... Continue
