The importance of going green and doing more for the planet is no secret. You only need to turn on the TV and you will come across a number of news bulletins and documentaries regarding the damage we are doing to the environment. It can seem like it is impossible to have a positive impact, however. You are only one person, and the task seems like a mammoth one. Nonetheless, if every individual commits to making small and simple changes, the difference will be substantial. It doesn’t have to cost you much money (in fact, it can save you some), and it doesn’t need to involve a considerable effort on your part. With that in mind, let’s take a look at some of the ways you can green your routine and do more for the planet.

At one point or another, you’ve likely had an issue with your roof. Whether it’s a leaky roof or a roof full of moss, you’ll have had problems. The traditional solution for a leaky roof when you’re young is a bucket collecting all the water, but as you grow up, you begin to understand this might not be the smartest course of action. 

Many of us have spent an extended amount of time at a beach or mountain house and some of us have even temporarily moved to other countries that were more safe during the pandemic. As things start to get better in the United States, it's time to pack up and move home allowing that investment or vacation property to once more start generating income. 

Most individuals can handle simple and easy garage door maintenance and repair tasks to keep their door in excellent working condition. However, more complicated tasks will require skilled and experienced professionals, such as fixing garage door springs and openers and replacing door tracks. Fixing garage doors can be exceptionally dangerous if you do not have the right tools and the skills to handle the task.

Do you want to replace your roof? Well, that is a big decision for your home that needs you to hire the best roofing contractor for your project. However, it is challenging because there are many roofing contractors on the market today which makes it difficult to choose one from the many.

The need to have extra space in the house is determined by the home owner's requirements and initial size. When making an addition to your house, having a reasonable budget, availability to the building materials, a reliable service provider, and space expansion is always necessary. Most people decide to add a room in their houses if they need a particular room to have a specific activity. For example, you can consider having a gym or a garage in your place. Is a room addition one of those home remodeling tips in mind? Below is what you should evaluate before you start.

It is worth getting locksmith services because of the unpredictable situations that people can get themselves into. There are a lot of things that a person can get in reach at the time of need. This is why different professions work tirelessly to provide the best services to get them out of that weird situation. Few problems might be disturbing and weird at the same time. For example, you lose your house keys and your car keys in the middle of the night, what will you do? It is a complicated situation, and you will not be able to make the right decision for the scenario. You will be forced to hire a professional locksmith service provider. They are the only people who are going to solve the problem that you are facing. They will be required to unlock the house with their techniques or skills. After that, you can get advice from them on how you can access a duplicate of the house key and other essential house keys, respectively. Following are some of the benefits of having professional locksmith services. 

Earthquakes are devastating and tricky to predict natural disasters that impact hundreds of millions of people worldwide. While most earthquakes aren't anything to worry about, it is always a good idea to be prepared. This is especially true If you live in a region that is prone to severe earthquakes such as the Pacific Coast of Canada, the United States, and Mexico. Being prepared to survive in the moment and also recover from the aftermath is an important challenge that you need to plan for.

If you wonder whether it's time to move into a bigger space or stay in your current home for a little longer, there are signs to watch out for that will give you a conclusive answer.

Lockdowns and restrictions due to the Coronavirus pandemic have meant that many of us have decided to try our hand at doing the tasks that we used to call out the professionals for, whether that is decorating, home maintenance or building furniture. Now is not the time to try anything too drastic - the last thing you want to do is end up knocking a wall out and the rest of the house coming down with it, or to unscrew that pipe and end up with a waterfall in your kitchen. However, there are definitely some tasks that even a DIY novice can have a go at. Let’s take a look at some of them here.

A home in the Fleur du Lac Estates on Lake Tahoe that was used for a number of scenes in The GodfatherPart II including the Fredo Corleone lake murder, the Michael and Kay Corleone machine-gun assassination attack in their bedroom, and the Corleone son’s First Holy Communion celebration is for sale at $5.5 million.

Regardless of the time of year, you want your home to be the light, airy, breezy house that everyone envies. We’re talking white walls, pale furniture and tons of natural light pouring through the windows. A light and airy home is inviting, it’s beautiful, it’s valuable and - most of all - it’s one which you can feel proud to live in.

Remodeling your home is a major time commitment and effort but it can dramatically improve your home value as well as comfort and convenience. That's why you want to make sure you get everything done right along the way.

Often when we think about taking on a project around the house it is to improve our yard, save money, or add value and convenience to the house itself. Most of us don't consider ways that we can help protect the environment or make things more efficient - unless that project is designed to save lots of money. Here's four home improvement projects that you can do that will also improve the environment around you and dare I say it... help you go green!

Generally when we hear the unfortunate news that someone’s house caught on fire, immediately we think of possible causes.  The typical culprits are usually something like faulty wiring, leaving a curling iron on, a cigarette accidentally caught the house on fire, or the owners left the house but forgot to turn off the stove.  The one we rarely ever think about is that the dryer vent was clogged and caught on fire.

Summer is over and that probably means you haven't spent much time inside. Don't worry though, fall is here and winter is just around the corner. That means it's time to head back inside and retreat to your man cave and all the fun stuff found within. Games, comfy chairs, maybe even a beer fridge and memorabilia. Here's some tips to get your man cave up and ready for the winter holidays and ultimately - prepared to be the destination where all your buddies want to hang out for March Madness!

Could we have become so desensitized to the fact that something as natural to us as building a house and living in it can have such an effect on the environment? 

This is a sponsored post written by me on behalf of Schlage. All opinions are 100% mine.

When most people think of smart home technology, it’s just about convenience. Sure, they might have cameras to monitor intruders or movement from kids and pets, but monitoring isn’t security. I had the chance to install the new, Schlage Encode Smart WiFi Deadbolt recently and I’m impressed. It does everything that a smart device should – easy to use, perfectly integrated with the existing ecosystem, full of features, plus it is both great-looking and built strong enough to do what it was designed for – keeping your family safe.

You have your home and outdoor kitchen, what's next when it comes to building your perfect outdoor space? For some it might be a pool and others it might be a putting green, but what about a home basketball court instead? Sure, you can throw a hoop up on your garage but that risks hitting cars and potentially uneven surfaces that aren't designed for the game. Let's take a look at how you can take the game to the next level by adding a real basketball court to your home!

Making your house beautiful is easy. Keeping it safe is an entirely different story. Installing a home security system is no longer an option nowadays; it’s a necessity. And perhaps, the most important part of a home security system is the door and window system. This system exists to deter burglars and to alert if someone enters the house when it’s armed. Having door and window sensors protect the possible entry points of burglars, especially in the front door where they are most likely to enter.