🏠 Super Cool Facts About Your House

Here are some things you probably didn’t know about the place you call home:

🔹 1. The Average Home Has Over 300,000 Items

From forks to furniture, your house is packed with stuff—no wonder it feels like you can never find anything.

🔹 2. Most Homes Leak Enough Air to Fill a Blimp Every Day

Tiny gaps around windows and doors can add up to big drafts (and big energy bills). Sealing them saves money.

🔹 3. Your Dryer Lint Trap Only Catches About 75% of Lint

The rest goes into the vent—and can become a serious fire hazard if it builds up.

🔹 4. A Dripping Faucet Can Waste Over 3,000 Gallons a Year

That’s enough water to take 180 showers.

🔹 5. The Kitchen Sink Is Dirtier Than the Toilet

It’s true—more bacteria live in your sink basin and sponge than almost anywhere else in your house.

🔹 6. Ceiling Fans Have a Summer and Winter Mode

There’s a switch that reverses the blade direction—counterclockwise for cooling, clockwise to push warm air down.

🔹 7. The Strongest Part of a Wall Is the Stud

That’s why you always want to anchor heavy things into studs—not just drywall.

🔹 8. Older Homes Can Hide Knob-and-Tube Wiring

This old electrical system isn’t up to modern code and can be a fire risk if not upgraded.

🔹 9. Wood Floors Expand and Contract

They grow when it’s humid and shrink in the winter. That’s why you might see gaps.

🔹 10. Paint Colors Can Change How Big a Room Feels

Light colors make rooms look larger, while darker shades make them feel cozy (or smaller).

💬 Timmy’s Tip:

If you’re curious about hidden quirks or want help fixing any of these issues, give us a call. We love showing people how their homes work—and how to keep them safe and comfortable.