While old-fashioned wood-burning fireplaces are still installed in new homes today, they’re quite drafty and require a lot of maintenance, including routine ash removal and an annual chimney cleaning. Gas inserts mimic the look of burning logs without the need to chop firewood or rake out coals, yet many families with children avoid these inserts out of concerns over their safety. With the right precautions and care during installation, most gas inserts are perfectly safe for family homes.…
Few things feel nicer under bare feet than soft lawn grass, and a lush, emerald green lawn makes even humble homes appear upscale. If you’re like many homeowners, however, you’ve discovered that creating and maintaining a green lawn is much harder than it looks. Some people, for instance, think that all that’s required for a green lawn is lots of water and fertilizer, but this isn’t necessarily the case. Following are three strategies designed to help your lawn a beautiful shade of green.…
If you have pets in your home, you may worry about the quality of your air due to their dander and shed hair. If someone in your family has allergies or if you have a new baby in the house, then clean air is important. While vacuuming regularly and keeping dust cleaned up helps, you’ll get the best results by filtering the air with a purifier. Here are some of the options for cleaning the air in your home.…
