Long Distance Home Humidity Control is Easy

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For people, high humidity can be brutally uncomfortable as well as unhealthy, but it's also a big concern for homeowners who worry about the potential damage humidity can do to the home.  Left unchecked, high humidity in the home can ruin wood floors and furniture and encourage mold and mildew growth.  Fortunately, there are easy ways to reduce … [Read more...]

From Hobby Barns to Hot Tubs, Use a Freeze Alarm Wherever Temperature is Critical

Use a freeze alarm wherever temperature is critical

In an unoccupied home or vacant vacation cottage, a freezing pipe that bursts can destroy faucets and plumbing and spray gallons of icy water on furniture, floors and walls.  Investing in a freeze alarm is one of the most effective and inexpensive ways for homeowners to get warnings if the indoor temperature drops unexpectedly.  There are many … [Read more...]

Take the Surprise out of Power Outages with a Power Failure Alarm

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Why Do You Need a Power Failure Alarm? Why would someone need a power failure alarm to notify them that the electricity is out, you may wonder. After all, isn’t it pretty obvious when there is a power outage -- the lights go out, the TV doesn’t work, and the kids can’t play their video games – right?  In most instances, it is pretty … [Read more...]

Winter is Here! Important Home Safety Tips for Seniors

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Loss of heat, power outages, isolation, hypothermia and dehydration are serious concerns for seniors during the winter, so we’ve put together some practical home safety tips to help them prepare for the long, cold months ahead. “Fuel up” – Have the furnace checked by a HVAC professional and get the chimney and flue cleaned.  Early in … [Read more...]

How to Choose Between an Internet Thermostat, WiFi Thermostat & Phone Thermostat

So you know you want to be able to control the thermostat in your home or business from a remote location, but you can’t decide between an Internet thermostat, a WiFi thermostat and a phone thermostat. All three options give you the ability to adjust temperature remotely and all are similarly priced starting at around $200. So how do you … [Read more...]