While some people look only at the privileges of being a homeowner, those who actually fall under this category know that this comes along with a great number of responsibilities, as well. The most prominent issue on this list is the question of upkeep and maintenance of your home. For example, people in rental homes rarely (if ever) think about the drainage, yet there are several reasons why a homeowner would have to resort to this maintenance task. For instance, fixing a water hammer problem, making some major plumbing repairs or even shutting down a non-residential property’s water supply during the winter. With this in mind, here are few tips that may come in handy. (more…)

Gardening tools are expensive, especially if you purchase high quality equipment. Taking care of them and maintaining them will allow you to extend their lifetime and make the most out of your investment. It is strongly advised to clean tools after each use. Winter is usually considered the perfect time to clean, oil and polish them, but it is never too late to take care of your garden tools!  (more…)