Articles by Laura Firszt

When you hear your carbon monoxide alarm beeping, the first thing you should do is pay attention to the exact nature of the sound. Different patterns of beeps or chirps mean different...

Eew! What’s that? As the proud houseplant care giver to 22 beautiful specimens, I’d never seen anything like it before. A science fiction-ish yellow slime adorned the soil...

Time to get your hardscape in shape for outdoor living! Paver installation is not just a great way to make your yard look amazing; it’s also long-lasting, flexible, and simple...

It’s easy to ignore your plumbing fixtures... until they break down. Hardworking as they are, these modern conveniences will start to fail eventually. Though sometimes they can...

Electric baseboard heating is 100% energy efficient and boasts tons of other advantages. Sounds almost too good to be true. Or does it? To find out, read this summary of electric ...

Should you get a home inspection before you buy a house? Definitely. In fact, your real estate agent is highly likely to recommend making your offer to purchase contingent on home inspection,...

Have you ever watched professional dryer vent cleaning in action? I just did. Amazing how fast and efficiently that crew worked to take care of all 32 units in my condo complex. Equally...

Ah! Handsome hardwood flooring, the homeowners’ delight. Just one problem – moisture is hardwood’s kryptonite. If only someone would invent a waterproof hardwood...

Don’t all those internet home hacks make awfully addictive reading? Like munching salted peanuts, it’s hard to stop at just one. Problem is, often the hacks don’t...

What’s the most delightful bathroom remodel you can imagine? Renovating the master bath, of course. Being the proud possessor of private facilities adjoining your master bedroom...