Hearing impairment is a common condition worldwide. In the US, more than 37 million adults have a hearing loss of some degree (1). Most people experience mild to moderate symptoms, however, a minority suffers from a profound hearing loss that includes deafness. This...

The doorbell rings, you open the door just to realize that no one is there. Sounds familiar? You are not alone. I’ve met so many people recently who had a very similar problem: their doorbell started ringing in the middle of the night or randomly, apparently for no...

Mice can cause a lot of annoyance, especially if they move into your home. Unfortunately, mice are so small that when they hide in your house (or yard), chances are great that you’ll have a really hard time finding them unless you follow a step-by-step plan. The first...

If you live in a house that has a basement, chances are great you have a sump pump installed. Although typically you don’t need it all year long, it really comes in handy when groundwater begins to rise due to heavy rain, snowmelt or flood. While proper installation...

Sump pumps provide an effective way to drain water from your house. They quickly eliminate excess water and prevent your basement from flooding that might occur after heavy rains, rapid melting of snow or because of groundwater. Sump pump failure is a pretty common...

The use of styrofoam has become extremely widespread all over the world, therefore it’s almost impossible to avoid it completely. Styrofoam is pretty versatile and can be used for many different purposes. Most people know little about this material and when they get...