10 Bathroom Safety Tips for the Elderly
As we age, our senses of sight, touch, hearing, and smell tend to decline. Our physical abilities are reduced, and certain tasks such as stretching, lifting, and bending become more difficult. In addition, we also experience a slowing of judgment and reaction time. As a result, we cannot respond as quickly as when we were younger.
Mississippi Improves Building Code Ranking Says MPR
Last year Mississippi adopted stricter building code rules and the law has moved the state up the insurance industries ladder of coastal waterways says IBHS.
5 Things The Seller Can Do To Prepare For A Home Inspection
Each week handymen across the country earn great money repairing homes under contract for sellers who listed their “not ready for prime time” home. There are literally dozens of issues I find each week that, if repaired in time, could have saved the seller hard earned cash. Most repairs are simple and could have been […]
Is Your Fireplace Mantel Safe?
Over the years I’ve built hundreds of fireplace mantels. I’m often asked: What is the typical and safest distance between the mantle piece and fireplace? RULE OF THUMBÂ (considering the mantel is wooden) The most common measurement is to place it 12″ above the top of the fireplace system, and for every additional inch that the […]
3 DIY Repairs Homeowners Should Leave to the Pros
Do-it-yourself repairs are certainly not new. Home and garden shows and networks (HGTV) have glamorized being handy. That’s not necessarily a bad thing, however, in effort to save money, the DYI option could backfire.