Owning your first home can be more expensive than you ever thought. Between mortgage payments, property taxes, utilities and any renovations you have planned when you move in, what was a steal on the realty market may turn out to be a serious drain on your finances.With so many bills to pay, many homeowners choose […]

Whether you realize it or not, you put up with a million little annoyances every day. Maybe you sit in traffic on your way to and from work, or perhaps you spend hours pestering your kids so they get their chores and homework done. Whatever the reason, there are an infinite number of small things […]

It's the scenario every homeowner dreads: You're at work, on the road or on vacation when you get a call from a neighbor or the fire department. Your old water heater has finally kicked the bucket and burst all over your basement. Along with dozens of gallons of water, you now have to deal with […]

The United States consumes quite a bit of water each year, and much of that consumption is driven by commercial buildings. Over 400 billion gallons of water were drawn nationwide in 2005, according to the Department of Energy and about a tenth of that water was consumed by commercial buildings. These numbers demonstrate how important […]

You might love your home, but everybody needs a change of scenery once in a while. Whether this is a temporary vacation or a permanent move, it can help your mind, body and soul to break out of your comfort zone and take a road trip across the country or a cruise to the Caribbean.However, […]