The word “garage” comes from a French word meaning, “to moor a boat or shelter or protect merchandise.” When we think of a garage, we think of a place to keep the car. However, the car may be about the only thing that isn’t in the garage. Many…
Shelter-in-place rules have a lot of us sitting at home, staring at the four walls (And, maybe, the TV and each other). Perhaps you are beginning to notice things you haven’t seen before — a crack in the wall; peeling wallpaper; that water stain on the ceiling; paint…
April showers bring May flowers, but they may also bring wet basements. If you sense a musty smell that is not coming from your laundry pile or that old recliner that he can’t give up, it may be caused by a damp or wet basement. Because basements are…
Warmer months are on their way, bringing fresh air with them. We look forward to hanging our clothes and bedding outside to air them out, and keeping bedroom windows open all night is as hopeful a sign of spring as the first robin. Now is also the time…
Warmer weather and longer days just beg you to spend more time outdoors in the spring and summer months. Instead of sitting around indoors, reading, eating, and watching television, you can sit around outdoors, reading, eating, and watching television! Seriously, an outdoor deck is an attractive way to…
If you are a new parent, you might think of a “crawl space” as a place where you can let Baby run wild. However, a crawl space in the building trade is a place where you would not want your child unless he or she were a plumber…
New Year’s Day is traditionally a time for reflection and making resolutions for the new year. Actually, practically speaking, New Year’s Eve is that time; New Year’s Day is when we reject and not reflect, and break resolutions we’ve just made. This tongue-in-cheek observation is meant to prod…
It may be unfair to compare winter to an old man, although both may have a little snow on the roof. Truth is, winter is on its way, and although you can probably spend more time indoors, your house has to stay out all winter. However, winter cold…
The Advantages of Metal RoofsSome of us like to hear the sound of rain on the roof. It can be relaxing and comforting. Have you thought about how your roof likes the rain? Even more important, is your present roof allowing the rain to drop in for an…
Having a Backup Plan for Unplanned Backups Dateline 2019 — The Lehigh Valley has experienced the wettest spring on record — the clouds have delivered several record-breaking daily rainfalls this year, and the season isn’t over yet! April showers may bring May flowers, but they also bring mold,…