A leaky shower head is significantly annoying — not only does the drip potentially cause discoloration in the shower or bathtub and drive up your water bill, but each drip may slowly drive you crazy ...

Question: About three years ago I purchased a home in Goleta that had been “flipped” by a contractor who extensively remodeled all the rooms. I just love my kitchen and the way that walls were removed ...

Some do-it-yourselfers and even professionals spend a great deal of time caulking exterior surfaces with paintable, water-based caulks, then skip painting it. Many times the caulk will look good for a ...

1. It could be money down the drain. Expect a routine house call to repair a clogged drain or a leaky pipe to cost $50 to $70 an hour (rates may be higher in big cities). After-hours repairs -- ...

This is a guest blog post by Structure Tech home inspector Milind Angolkar. Tiled shower pans are a standard feature on high-end remodels and higher end new construction bathrooms, and are sometimes a ...