Which is worse, scalded skin or Legionnaire’s disease? Until 2006, many homeowners had to ask themselves that question. It has to do with water temperature. Water in a water heater…
Older houses tend to fare better in a fire than newer ones. This is due in part to the building materials used. Vinyl siding is a lot more flammable than…
Regular home maintenance includes inspecting and maintaining your garage door and opener. To avoid injury and maintain functionality, the garage door and safety components should be checked monthly. A quick…
What do do if you're not the perfect homeowner Kura Home Maintenance isn't paying me to talk about them. I just love the company! They started as a furnace duct…
Does your bathtub take a long time to drain, and does it make a lot of noise? It is likely an issue with the plumbing vents. The sound is what…
Chimneys are subject to exposure from the elements, and cannot last forever. Can you get by without yours? If your chimney is in the middle of the house, as opposed…
Dryer vent lint build-up has caused the most home fires, after cigarette smoking. According to National Fire Protection Association, 17,000 fire-related deaths are attributed to home cloths dryer fires. Your…
As of this writing, 2.06 million people have died worldwide from COVID-19. We are living in the midst of the biggest health crisis this planet has seen. Every effort should…
Gas log fireplaces are also known as gas lighters. The lighter is a burner installed under the log holder in a regular, wood burning fireplace. The setup is pretty simple;…
Sometimes a furnace has been changed over to a high-efficiency unit that is vented independently. The flue gasses are so cool they can be vented out a sidewall through a…