Most folks don’t think twice about what’s leaning against or touching their house—but they should. Letting the wrong things rest against your siding, roofline, or foundation is asking for moisture problems, pests, or expensive damage. Some of these seem harmless at first glance, but over time, they cause rot, attract bugs, and ruin your home’s…
Pressure washers are powerful tools, but they’re not for everything. Some surfaces can’t handle that kind of force and end up worse off than before you started. Cracked paint, splintered wood, or water damage deep inside walls or siding can sneak up fast if you’re not careful. If you’ve been tempted to spray everything in…
Raccoons are opportunists through and through. If you’ve got food, shelter, or anything remotely interesting in your yard, they’re going to find it—and fast. These little bandits are more clever than you think, and once they know your place is a buffet, they’ll keep coming back. If you’re trying to keep them off your property,…
Not all firewood is created equal. Some woods are great for heat, while others can wreck your fireplace, clog up your chimney, or even send off harmful fumes. A bad choice can do more than leave you cold—it can damage your home or mess with your health. If you’re lighting up without knowing what’s in…
If you’re tired of smoky fires and cold nights, it might be time to rethink what’s stacked in your woodpile. Not all firewood burns the same. Some types burn hot and clean, giving you steady heat without coating your chimney in creosote. Others waste your time and leave behind a mess. These are the firewood…
Not all firewood is worth the effort it takes to split and stack it. Some woods burn too fast, smoke too much, or leave your chimney coated in creosote. Others are hard to light, don’t give off much heat, or make your whole house smell off. If your woodpile has been more frustrating than helpful…
Taking care of a cast iron skillet isn’t complicated, but it does come with a few hard rules. If you use the wrong cleaning tools or products, you can ruin the seasoning, strip it down to raw iron, or even cause it to rust. Most of the damage comes from using things that seem harmless…
Sometimes laundry smells worse coming out of the washer than it did going in. Even if you’re using detergent, softener, and running full cycles, your clothes can still come out musty, sour, or even moldy. The problem usually isn’t the detergent—it’s buildup, habits, and the washer itself. If your “clean” laundry smells anything but fresh,…