Fires that begin in attached garages are more likely to spread to living areas than fires that originate in detached garages.

Clothes dryers evaporate the water from wet clothing by blowing hot air past them while they tumble inside a spinning drum.

Arc Fault Circuit Interrupters (AFCIs) are special types of electrical outlets and circuit breakers designed to detect and respond to potent

Do you have a microwave over your stove? Did you know this microwave has not 1 but 2 filters?

Dust on your refrigerator’s coils could be increasing your utility bill. Keep your fridge running efficiently with this DIY maintenance tip!

Despite what you may have heard, front-load washing machines don’t have to smell bad. Here’s how to cure and prevent the problem.

You likely use it every week. But how often have you done maintenance work on your dishwasher?

Replacing your fridge’s water filter is easier than you think and can dramatically improve the taste of your drinking water.

Your water heater is an essential appliance in your home. Keeping it properly maintained may mean flushing it out occasionally - or not!

Changing your furnace air filter can drastically increase efficiency. This adds up to real savings on your utility bills.

Reduce your energy bill by looking at your exterior doors. Replacing worn or cracked weather stripping is an easy & low budget fix.

The heat is on! So it’s time to make sure your AC unit is up to the task. Watch this video for 4 tips to improve the efficiency of your AC.

Sheet vinyl is a popular finishing option for interior floors.

Ungrounded receptacles are found during many Virginia Beach home inpsections.

A general home inspection is a visual inspection for system and major accessible component defects and safety issues.

The term “stucco” is used to describe a type of exterior plaster applied as a two- or three-part coating directly onto masonry.

Stairways, due to their inherent dangers, as well as unsafe patterns of use by homeowners, are the sites of a surprising number of injuries.

A smoke alarm, also known as a smoke detector, is a device that detects smoke and issues an audible sound and/or a visual signal.

Moisture intrusion can be the cause of building defects, as well as health ailments for the building’s occupants.

Molds are part of the natural environment. Outdoors, molds play a part in nature by breaking down dead organic matter.