The next Douglas County Household Chemical Roundup will take place on Saturday, August 16, 2014 from 9:00 am - 3:00 pm at Shea Stadium, 3270 Redstone Park Circle.

This is the perfect opportunity to clean out your basement or garage and get rid of unwanted paint, pesticides and other ...

Sadly the time of year has come when we must think about protecting the central air-conditioning units and sprinkler system.  So far this year we have already had two snow storms.  Lucky for us the temperatures have not been drastically cold, so no damage has been done, yet.

This may ...

Almost everyone has an automatic garage door opener these days.  We certainly appreciate the convenience of being able to pull into our garages without having to stop, get out of the car to open and close the garage door.  Seldom do we think about the safety issues that come with ...

Anything that protects your house from catching on fire is worth paying attention to!  There's nothing more scary when it comes to owning a home than having faulty wiring catch your home on fire.

Simple precautions can prevent this from ever happening.  Here's a video that explains what ...

Electricity is a mystery to the average homeowner.  We know it's there, but take it for granted until we flip a switch and the light doesn't go on!

We sometimes also forget that electricity and water aren't meant to meet!  That's why building code helps to ...

Handrails are an important part of our home that we seldom give second thought to.  When you consider their importance in saving us from an awful injury, it becomes very clear they too need to be checked for safety.

How safe are your stairs and handrails?  Is your baluster spacing ...

Proper grading around your house can prevent your home from experiencing settling and possible severe damage.  Yes, it's true, Colorado homes are susceptible to settling and foundation damage without proper grading.

Grading is so important when it comes to our homes.  New home builders always warn new home buyers ...

It is surprising how simple little home maintenance chores are and how they can make drastic differences in the performance and the life span of your household systems.  Spending a few dollars to save many hundreds of dollars certainly makes good common sense!

Air filters for your forced air furnace ...

Homeowners dread the day when it comes time to replace their roof.  It's an expensive repair not to mention messy!  There are ways to care for the roof by observing it from the ground.  Annual inspections can help extend the life of your roof at a cost far less ...

Refrigerators are typically an expense we would rather not make.  This video provides several maintenance steps to help keep your refrigerator running a peak efficiency. Refrigerator maintenance is undoubtedly one of the most overlooked tasks in the home.

While mainly maintenance free, it is important to schedule refrigerator maintenance at ...