There are many situations when you might need to use a walker either temporary or permanently. When you have difficulty walking on your own, a reliable walking aid can really make a difference. Walking with a walker may seem simple at first glance, however, many...

There’s a bunch of things in every household that can easily catch fire if something goes wrong. Therefore, fire extinguishers are a must in every home no matter where you live (and they’re required by the law in many states): they can literally save your life in case...

Carbon monoxide (CO) detectors are essential safety devices that every home should have: they can potentially save lives in case of an emergency. Unfortunately, carbon monoxide detectors are often installed in the wrong way. While it’s true that having a CO detector...

A clogged drain is an extremely common issue that you want to resolve fast and effectively. You can find many drain cleaners on the market that are pretty powerful, however, their effectiveness usually comes at a cost: they contain strong chemicals that are...

Alligators are one of the largest wild animals in the U.S. If you live in the southeastern part of the country, chances are great that you’ll cross an alligator’s path sooner or later. American alligators can grow up to 15 feet in length and 1,000 pounds in weight, so...

I have a tumble dryer in my bathroom and I use it quite often: it eliminates the need for hanging the clothes on the line, therefore it saves me some time. While it’s true that dryers usually consumes more energy than washing machines, drying your clothes has many...

Natural disasters are getting more and more common in most parts of the world. Unfortunately, they’re inevitable: you can’t stop hurricanes or change the direction of tornados (yet). However, often you can prepare for these adverse events and protect your home from...

There are quite a few things you should never put in the microwave, such as styrofoam, water bottle, plastic bags, aluminum foil or stainless steel. If you do so, three things can happen depending on the material of the object you put in your microwave: The object...