Some spots around the house seem like handy storage zones—until you remember what’s nearby. Heat, sparks, friction, and even sunlight can turn a safe-looking space into a real fire hazard. If you’re stashing anything flammable in these spots, it’s time to move it before it turns into a story you don’t want to tell. Near…
A lot of house fires start because someone stuck something “temporarily” near a heater, furnace, or stove and forgot about it. It doesn’t always take direct contact—just being too close is enough to cause a slow smolder or a fast flare-up. Here are the things I see way too close to heat, and they’re all…
Most of the time, big issues don’t come out of nowhere. They start small—things we ignore, rush through, or assume are “probably fine.” But those little choices can put you a step away from major damage, danger, or expense. If any of these sound familiar, it might be time to rethink before one more “almost”…
Most homes don’t look “unsafe,” but it’s usually the small, overlooked details that pose the biggest risks. These are the things that fly under the radar because they seem harmless—until something goes wrong. Go through your space with fresh eyes and fix these if they sound familiar. Dead Smoke Detectors A smoke detector with dead…
There’s a fine line between convenient and dangerous when it comes to storage—especially in tight spaces or old houses. I’ve walked into garages, sheds, and closets and seen setups that made me pause real fast. Some things aren’t meant to be stacked, squeezed, or stored certain ways—especially near heat, moisture, or wires. These are the…
Once birds decide your porch eaves are the perfect nesting spot, it’s hard to get them to stop. They leave droppings everywhere, drag in mess, and might even block vents or lights. And if they lay eggs, now you’ve got to wait before removing the nest. The key is stopping them before they settle in—and…
Lighting up the wood stove feels like crossing something off the to-do list—until the smoke starts backing up or you realize something’s off. There are a few simple things that, if skipped, will make your cozy moment way more stressful than it needs to be. Here are the things I always double-check before striking a…
Just because something’s dry doesn’t mean it belongs in the fire. Some things give off nasty fumes, burn way too fast, or leave behind a mess that’s not worth it. And while it might be tempting to toss whatever’s lying around into the fire pit or wood stove, the wrong choice can wreck your setup—or…
There’s something weirdly satisfying about seeing where your favorite TV houses are now. Whether you grew up watching the Tanner family gather in the living room or knew every inch of Walter White’s Albuquerque home, those houses feel weirdly familiar. But when the cameras stop rolling, those iconic homes go back to being regular properties—owned,…
If you’re taking the time to split and stack firewood, you want it to burn hot and clean—not fizzle out or smoke like crazy. But even good wood can go bad fast if it’s stored wrong. Mold, bugs, rot, and moisture can ruin an entire pile before you even realize it. These habits might seem…