Staying safe and warm in the winter presents some unique challenges for the elderly, especially seniors who live alone and far away from family and friends. Loss of heat, power outages, isolation, and preventing hypothermia and dehydration are serious concerns for seniors and their caregivers. … Read More
Minnesota is known for its bitterly cold winters and heavy snowfall. Beginning in December, arctic air pushes down from Canada and temperatures can sink to below 0oF for days on end. The sub-zero temperatures impact everyone’s lifestyle in Minnesota and can make doing business a… Read More
Tis the season for cold weather, ice and snow…and the threat of frozen pipes and ensuing floods. Many kinds of disasters can cause water damage to your home. Fortunately, there are also many devices on the market for water leak detection. A water alarm will… Read More
Renting out your vacation home when you aren’t using it yourself can be a great way to offset expenses such as taxes, mortgage payments, and maintenance fees. Sound appealing? Well, before you assume the role of landlord and rent out your vacation home, you should… Read More
Like many vacation homeowners, my husband and I employ a local caretaker to mow the lawn, plow the snow, and pick up the trash. Our caretakers — a reliable, honest neighborhood couple — also stop by our house every Monday and do a walk-through to… Read More