Home Appliances

Having roaches in your house is never a comfortable feeling. But knowing that you have roaches hiding in your appliances is somehow infinitely more unnerving. Whether you have cockroaches living in your oven, microwave, or dishwasher, you need to evict them right now. Not only is their presence a cause for the heebie-jeebies, but they … Read more

Electric fireplaces are excellent alternatives to traditional wood-burning and gas fireplaces. Unlike a real fireplace, electric fireplaces don’t require you to split firewood, build fires and empty the ashes. But, like most electric appliances, electric fireplaces can develop problems over time too.  In this article, we’ll take a closer look at the most common electric … Read more

Read any blog about how to stay cool in the summer, and you’ll no doubt see a subheading about air circulators. However, these articles rarely address how they work and when they’re helpful to use.  To help you understand more about the potential benefits of air circulators and get the answer to the most important … Read more

Electrical Safety Foundation International reports that nearly 20,000 people are injured from falling ceiling fans every year. Surprisingly, the injuries suffered are almost always blunt force trauma rather than cuts and decapitation. So, before you install that new fan above your bed or the dinner table, it is a good idea to understand how heavy … Read more

Whether it’s the beginning of spring or just a week of whacky weather, there will be times when you need to switch your furnace from heating to AC. While this is typically a fairly straightforward process, there are a few steps you should take to ensure your system is ready for the change. Below, we’ll … Read more

Most homes have thermostats. But the majority of homeowners don’t know they have other options to control the heating and cooling of their home. As long as the thermostat turns your heating and air conditioning on, you likely won’t be looking for a new one.  However, since your thermostat is the “brain” of your HVAC … Read more

On cold evenings, what could be better than cozying up next to an indoor electric fireplace? The soothing sounds of crackling embers and the soft glow of burning firewood are enough to give that cup of steaming cocoa a second refill. But, it could also mean a whole set of potential home and health risks. … Read more

There is nothing rejuvenating about taking a shower when your water pressure is closer to a trickle than a gush. Luckily, there are many things you can try to fix shower pressure problems, many of which won’t cost you a cent! But before you read on to see our ten tried-and-true methods for increasing showerhead … Read more

Remodeling your bathroom can be pretty challenging, especially when dealing with small spaces or configuring them to suit particular conditions such as accessibility, less humidity, and of course, aesthetics. So, if you’re the type to consider all these aspects, then you might want to take a look at doorless showers.  Despite being around for centuries, … Read more

For most people, the number one reason to install an electric fireplace is for the heat they generate. But if that is all you consider before buying a product, odds are, you are going to be disappointed. Because once you get that fireplace into your home, you’ll realize that electric fireplaces are more than just … Read more