Smoke from a burning structure is dangerous to the people and the buildings close by. It can affect one’s respiratory system; the worst case would be to die of suffocation. After the fire is put out, there are still problems like soot to deal with. Though its effects...

Electronics inside a poorly insulated room have a high possibility of overheating and malfunctioning because heat and technology are natural enemies. To technology companies, a short circuit on a server means a tremendous amount of backlog, lost investments, and a bad...

Usually, a roof can last up to 20 years or more but it is not always a matter of the kind of roofing materials used, the installation process, or even the weather that determines the lifespan of a roof. Maintenance and good repairs are the real tasks you need to focus...

As the seasons come and go, the weather isn’t the only thing that changes but our daily activities also. That goes for the environment, as well as plants and animals.   Plants once again began to grow in spring. Flowers in particular, bloom next, during the...

When the economy declines, crime rates would tend to rise – at least this is what is generally observed in Birmingham. Home robberies, for instance, are becoming more frequent, and this should alert all homeowners to exercise caution in order to protect their...

Climate change is a pressing issue that certainly needs to be addressed, not just in the US, but also with the rest of the world. In the US alone, we’ve experienced very unpredictable weather such as stronger hurricanes, hotter summers, and longer and colder winters...

As the saying goes, ‘health is wealth’; unfortunately for us Americans, our healthcare system is one of the most expensive in the world. This New York Times article shows: A day spent as an inpatient at an American hospital costs on average more than $4,000, five...

Oakland County and the surrounding areas in Michigan will do well to prepare for rainy days this week, as experts chart the movement of a funnel cloud in the region. As posted by the Detroit Free Press last May 12, 2014: As the storms move west to east, hail up to an...

Michigan is forecasted to get through its economic collapse, owing to the promising numbers put forth by the state’s real estate market. The Michigan State Housing Development Authority broadcasted the forecast at the start of the annual Building Michigan Communities....

If you have noticed signs of damage inside your home, and you’re not sure where it’s coming from, chances are that your roof has been compromised. Oftentimes, homeowners don’t realize that their shingles are missing or otherwise damaged, and the water just starts to...