Is there anything worse than having burnt food on the bottom of a pan? Not only does your food get wrecked, but you’re left with having to know how to clean burnt food off the bottom of a pan. We recently cooked rice and I’ll admit I had the temperature too high. The result? No …
What is the best toilet paper that is safe for septic systems? Owning a home with a septic tank means that life is a little different. One of those things is what you flush down your toilet isn’t the same as what you would do if you were on a city sewer system. Septic-safe toilet …
How long is a septic tank good for? If you’re looking at buying an older house with a septic system, your first question should be, “How old is the septic tank?” A home with a septic tank isn’t a deal-breaker, but you should know a few things before you buy. In this post, we will …
Buying a house with a septic holding tank can sound a lot like buying a house with a septic system. But there are some big differences when it comes to holding tanks vs septic tanks. In this article, we will explore the difference between septic tanks and holding tanks, and what you need to know …
Here’s the thing, right now, you might be thinking, “Do I really need the best plunger for a toilet?” and the answer is yes because there is nothing worse than having a sub-par toilet plunger when it comes to unclogging a toilet. Sure, you could go with the cheapest toilet plunger (we will show you …
The cesspool vs septic tank debate is a great question. When you are buying a house, there are things you don’t consider, the difference between a cesspool vs a septic tank won’t likely come up in conversation, but if you are looking at a house that has one or the other, it’s good to know …
If you’re a first time homebuyer, it can be an overwhelming process. Your home is likely the largest purchase you’ll ever make, and so it’s important to do it right. Here are 12 first time homebuyer mistakes and how to avoid them. 1. Going with the first lender you speak to People will often …
Whether you’re living in a brand new house or have been in yours for years, it’s always concerning if your boiler starts to give you problems. When this happens, your first reaction might be to call in the professionals. But, there are actually many common boiler problems that can be fixed quickly, with no need …
Build a movie theater in your home. Ever since I became a homeowner, I have dreamed about having a movie theater in my house. But they can be costly. The average price of a movie theater room can range up to $30,000. So naturally, my goal is to do it for a lot less than …
We’ve been finishing our basement, and I’m super happy with the way things are coming along. One of the biggest decisions we had to make was going with a drop ceiling or drying the ceiling in our basement. While each one has its own pros and cons, I’ll go over them all so that you …