Mold growth is unpleasant and unhealthy. It stinks, it's slimy, and it makes everything look worse. Once mold takes hold in your bathroom, it becomes quite difficult to remove. Working to keep mold or mildew from growing in the first place is much easier. Here are our eight best bathroom mold prevention tips. These … [Read more...]

It’s happening to millions of us, all over the country. We’re all stuck at home, we’ve all got cabin fever, and we’re all… using our own bathrooms more than usual. Then it happens. You finish off a roll of toilet paper, go to replace it, and find… nothing. Before you know it, you’ve used the last of your toilet paper. … [Read more...]

Sheltering in place is transforming our day-to-day lives in a thousand ways, big and small. Unfortunately, even your bills are no exception. Since you’re spending all of your time at home, you’re probably using your utilities more than usual. The more water, electricity, and cooling you use, the more costly your bills … [Read more...]

Mold can and will grow in any humid environment. Case in point: bathrooms. Even with the best ventilation systems available, it’s all too easy for mold to begin developing. When it does, you shouldn't leave it alone. Unchecked mold can lead to respiratory problems and other illnesses, especially for those who are … [Read more...]

Unfortunately, toilets don't last forever. Whether your toilet has stopped functioning, has started leaking, or is simply too large a drain (get it?) on your water bill, replacing an old toilet with a more efficient model can be a great way to update your bathroom. When it comes time to install a new toilet, it’s … [Read more...]

California’s Carr wildfire started on July 23, when a car malfunctioned on highway 299 in Whiskeytown. As of July 31, the fire has burned over 103,000 acres, destroyed over 966 structures, and claimed six lives. As of now, the fire covers over 110,000 acres--an area roughly the size of New Orleans. Over 3,300 … [Read more...]

The kitchen is the heart of the home. It is the place where family gathers to eat, drink, and generally enjoy one another’s company. In most houses, it’s one of the most frequently used and seen rooms. Because of this, the fixtures you choose for your kitchen are important, both for how they look and how they … [Read more...]

Thanksgiving. The most pumpkin-flavored holiday of the year. It’s a time for playing card games, napping during football games, and feasting on delicious food. It’s also a time for family. Whenever family stays over for more than just a few hours, they can tend to put strain on all kinds of things. Your plumbing is no … [Read more...]

Plumbing and horror stories are like peanut butter and jelly! Hear us out: the best horror stories remind us that we’re human. Horror movies get under our skin when they remind us that, for all our self-aggrandized sophistication, we’re all mortal. What reminds us of our own physicality more than using the bathroom? … [Read more...]

Tinseltown. La La Land. The City of Stars. Hollywood is such a cultural icon that it seems absurd to think of it as a real place. But as anyone who’s been there can tell you, Hollywood is just another neighborhood. It has convenience stores and parks, dumpsters and fast food restaurants. Most importantly, it has … [Read more...]