What is renewable energy? Renewable energy comes from sources so huge that they’re virtually unlimited. Sunlight, wind and water all...

Even the most vigilant homeowner can, from time to time, miss small problems or forget about performing some routine home repairs and...

Ants are among the most prevalent pests in households, restaurants, hospitals, offices, warehouses, and virtually all buildings.

Solar power can mean government tax credits. Federal subsidies credit up to 30% of system costs, and each state offers its own incentives.

Lightning is unpredictable and a serious threat to buildings and their occupants virtually everywhere.

As much as half of the energy used in homes goes toward heating and cooling.

USDA loans are housing loans that are backed through the Rural Housing Division of the U.S. Department of Agriculture (USDA).

A VA loan is a mortgage loan guaranteed by the U.S. Department of Veterans Affairs (VA).

The home should have functioning smoke detectors. They should be wired to a power source and include a backup battery.

Each year thousands of American families confront swimming pool tragedies, drownings and near-drownings of young children.

There is no such thing as naturally pure water. In nature, all water contains some impurities.

Hurricanes are large, slow-moving storms characterized by gust of winds, rain, flooding, high waves, and storm surges.