There are many elements that contribute to home security.  Some – like alarm systems –  can be expensive.  Security doors can create a sense of living in an armed camp, instead of a neighborhood.  They may even foster a false sense of security – windows, especially those at the rear of a house, can be […]

Wooden doors can be a real puzzle.  Sometimes they open and close easily, and other times they can be really stubborn.  Before you can do something about them, you need to understand why the doors are binding.  There are several reasons this can happen. To start with, as your house ages, door frames that were […]

Many people celebrate the holiday season by adding electric lights and lighted decorations to their home and yard. Yet, if sufficient care is not taken, these items can be the source of a disastrous house fire; according to the US Fire Administration, one out of three Christmas tree fires is caused by electrical problems. To […]