You’ve seen fire extinguishers in commercial environments, such as schools, stores and workplaces. Does it make sense to have one in your home? According to the experts, yes. In fact, a fire extinguisher can quickly put out a blaze that would otherwise quickly grow...

Over the summer, the demand for water to maintain lawns and gardens can stress supply and reservoir systems, and increase costs for taxpayers and users. Bearing in mind watering restrictions that may apply in your municipality, consider the following ways to minimize...

Once a luxurious comfort available only at golf clubs, terrace restaurants and outdoor bars, patio misting systems are becoming very affordable options for homeowners. For those with exterior living spaces that get too much unshielded sunlight exposure or too little...

If you go through the process of decorating your outdoor living space to make it more inviting and comfortable for the warmer weather, consider taking the added initiative of creating a unique ambient environment with complementary LED lighting. Not only are the new...

It’s the time of year when many homeowners want to improve the appearance of their outdoor decking. If that means you need to replace old, tired-looking boards, or power-wash and sand, paint, stain or urethane the entire surface, you may be feeling discouraged. So,...

If the hallmarks of advancing technology are portability, flexibility and economy, then home security systems may provide the best examples of progress in recent times. For example, in addition to cameras and alarm systems that can be managed and monitored from your...