Jacqueline Medina
ABOUT THE AUTHOR
Jacqueline Medina is a freelance writer with a background in environmental science, education, and small business support. Outside of her writing work, she enjoys maintaining and renovating her 19th century home in New Jersey. You can connect with Jacqueline on LinkedIn.
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Q: Recently, I noticed my hot water heater making noise. It isn’t an old heater, but it’s been making a weird sizzling noise. Why is my water heater noisy, and should I be worried about i...
Solar panels have become increasingly popular for meeting home energy needs. By absorbing sunlight, they create a current that’s converted to usable electricity. The amount generated depe...
Q: This morning, I noticed something along the edges of my kitchen counter: dry-looking pellets that remind me of tiny black rice. I don’t know how long they’ve been there, but I’m worrie...
Q: We just put an addition on our home, which I’m hoping will help with the clutter that’s built up over the years. A friend suggested getting a professional organizer to work on organizi...
Q: I live in an older home with an older furnace. It’s gone through a lot of repairs since I’ve lived here. How long does a furnace last, and how can I figure out my furnace’s life expect...
Q: Last year, I moved into a new home on wetlands. I just started clearing out parts of the yard and found what may be poisonous plants. What does poison sumac look like so I can identify...
Q: We’re looking to renovate some rooms in our house, but we can’t agree on where to start. A friend recommended an ROI calculator. What is ROI, and how can calculating it help with our r...
Q: I’ve noticed some odd insect activity in and around my home, as well as some soil tunneling near wood features outside the house. Could these be signs of termites?A: Termites are a com...