When your car breaks down, you expect to spend quite a bit of money to fix the problem. You don’t usually think of spending hundreds of dollars for maintenance but that’s what happens when you are buying car tires. To help you get the most from your investment, you should follow some basic tips. Buying … Read more
No one wants to hear the words “Mold and mildew problem” in connection with their home. Mold has become one of those red flags that will dramatically decrease the value of your home and, even worst, that can cause illness in your family. Generally, mold and mildew (two names for basically the same thing) grow … Read more
Homes need vacuum cleaners but choosing the best vacuum cleaner for your needs can be a real challenge. Recently, I had to make this important decision after our current vacuum stopped working right in the middle of cleaning the carpet. What I discovered was that making the choice is about compromise and that there’s a … Read more
Having good windshield wipers is essential to safe driving and proper visibility. The benefits of perfectly functioning wiper blades is especially important in the winter months as snow and ice often seem to plot against our ever important need to see where we’re going as we drive down the road. Naturally, pre-winter is an excellent … Read more
Painting your home can be fun for your entire family, especially when you first move in. We let our kids pick their own colors for their rooms, and we even let them do some of the painting. No matter how much fun we had though, I had to keep in mind that a quality job … Read more