Damp basements are a common problem in many parts of the world. They can be caused by a variety of factors, from damp soil to improper ventilation. But no matter what causes dampness in your basement, one thing is certain: it’s not healthy for you or your family! If you have damp floors and walls …
Can water leak up through a basement floor? Sadly yes, water can leak up through a basement floor. Water leaking in the basement is never fun. We have had to deal with our share of wet basement floors over the years. Here is what you need to know about why water is coming up from …
How can I tell if my furnaces heat exchanger is cracked? A cracked heater exchanger is a hazardous thing. There are certain signs that will tell you if it’s cracked, but here is all you need to know about heat exchangers and what to check if yours is cracked. Plus, what to do if you …
Why would water be leaking from my furnace? When it comes to issues around your furnace, you want to deal with them immediately. When we saw that there was water leaking from our furnace recently we knew that we need to have it looked after but before you call a heating and cooling professional it’s …
5 Ways to Fix Low Hot Water Pressure Our house is at an age where things are starting to break. So when I turned on the water and had low hot water pressure, I knew something was up. Here are the reasons for low or no hot water pressure in your house. What Causes Low …
Scrap Yard Near Me When you start to clean up your house and garage, you will likely have some metal you aren’t sure what to do with. Before you head out to the latest scrap yard or google “Scrap Yard Near Me,” make sure you are prepared for your scrap yard trip. Here is everything …
How to Get Rid of Mice in Your House This article will cover how to get rid of mice in your house. Having mice in your home can cause BIG problems, so you must get on it right away. Our story goes back to last week when we drove into the garage and thought we …
Sump Pump Maintenance If your sump pump doesn’t work, your basement is going to flood. It’s as simple as that. The good news is that with regular maintenance, your sump pump can work brilliantly to reroute unwanted water towards a safe outlet. Heavy rain, melting snow, unplanned home drainage system, or cracks on your foundation …
Hey! Can you help us settle an argument we’re having here at Millennial Homeowner (to be honest, we don’t have arguments, we have conversations where one person clearly can’t see the right answer 😉 )? Here’s the question: When it comes to furnishing your first home, which is better: Ikea or Amazon? There are pros …
(In an effort to bring you the best DIY and How to’s we’ve opened up articles for others to share their experience, this one is all bout how to install a stone veneer fireplace from our friends at Genstone) The fireplace is a coveted feature in most homes, and it is usually nostalgic for many …