Algae is a continual problem for many aquarium owners because the stuff seems so relentless. Cleaning the tank, restricting feeding, changing foods and fish -- no matter what some people try, it seems like the algae just won't quit. It's well-known among most of the aquarium-owning population that light can be a main cause of algae growth, and trying to balance the li
- When you find mold in the house, your first reaction is to grab the bleach and a rag and start scrubbing. The reality is that mold comes in a variety of species, some of which are much harder to remove than others. Some mold, such as black mold, is even dangerous to ingest, and cleaning mold yourself puts your family at risk. You can clean up some mold spores on your
- If you live too far out to be hooked up to your municipality's sewer system, then you probably have a septic tank at your house. If you do have a septic tank, you want to make sure that you are doing everything you can to keep it up and running. Repairs can cost a lot of money and cause a really huge mess. There are some simple things that you can do that will help to
- If you have an older water heater, you may have noticed that it does not seem to be heating your water like it once did. If so, look for the following signs that something is wrong with the water heater that may make repairs necessary. Water Tastes Funny Besides noticing that your water is no longer getting as hot as it used to, another sign that your water heater is
- Weeds: they are almost as bad as having a cockroach or termite problem. At least weeds can be killed and prevented, unlike insect pests. Unfortunately, having weeds and not recognizing them as weeds frequently results in fines from the city. Many cities have ordinances against "noxious weeds" and require that you them, but in the same breath, they know you cannot poss