Home Improvement

A roaring fire to keep the cold at bay worked very well for the occupants of log cabins in the first settlements in America. At the time, it was a comfort for families to gather around the fire together. Times are different these days though. If only it is enough to heat a typical modern home […]

Tornadoes have always plagued Kansas City, and the changing climate has even given tornadoes new levels of intensity and frequency. Sooner or later, Kansas will experience a freak alignment of circumstances that can give rise to a massive tornado that can bring about massive damage and loss of life. However, there are ways to stay

When your heating system is more efficient, you save a few hundred dollars. New technology is available to make your current system less difficult to clean and maintain. You can avail of a system that decreases shutdowns and carbon dioxide emissions. However, before thinking about adding a system to improve energy efficiency, how about looking

An air conditioner freezing is not exactly uncommon, so when you see the inside of your unit coated in ice, do not fret. You might be thinking that your air-conditioning system operates to cool and condition the air when it is hot, so why is it freezing? Surely, it might seem weird, but it is

Your home’s foundation is vital to the overall integrity and strength of your property. However, exposed concrete may not be the prettiest look for your home. Decorate your home’s concrete foundation with these seven tips. You can call house foundation contractors to do the job for you, or you can go the DIY route, if you’re so

A business is an asset that does not happen over night. It happens through a person’s hard work, proper planning, and vision. During the early stages, you will need to make sure that your plans do not have loopholes. You need to see to it that your business is actually sustainable—that you can actually make

The Christmas season is just around the corner and snow is slowly piling on your roof again. But winter damages more than your home’s exterior. It’s time to inspect other parts of your house before they cause more harm. Here’s what to look out for when you’re preparing your home for the winter: The Broken

The plumbing industry has been evolving for many years, from the time sanitation problems prompted its emergence, to now when plumbers and products are markedly different from those of the past. Today’s plumber is much more than just a person that handles toilet or kitchen blockages. With the latest technology and relevant knowledge, plumbers can

It seems like guards are down during the holidays. Everyone sets aside their diet plans to live a little and enjoy home-cooked meals with the family. Presents go around, and stories from years back are unearthed. It’s a good time to let loose. However, when your guards are down, that’s also when you’re at your

If your energy bills are a cause for dread in your home, it’s time to employ energy-saving techniques to get their charges down. Aside from the well-known tricks of the trade, here are some unconventional ways to save electricity that you might want to consider. 1. Faucet Aerators Aerators are that small nifty thing attached unto the