Power outages and heating system failures are the key causes of frozen pipes and unoccupied houses and vacant vacation homes are particularly susceptible. A freeze alarm (also called a high/low temperature alarm) is one of the best ways to protect your home from costly damage… Read More
With each change in seasons, your home endures fluctuations in temperature and weather conditions as well as the wear and tear of aging. In order to keep your home running smoothly and to avoid costly repairs, it’s important to conduct seasonal maintenance tasks. Fall is… Read More
As Labor Day and the busy back-to-school season become distant memories, summer homeowners turn their attention to closing up their properties for the winter. When it comes to safeguarding your vacant vacation home against winter’s damaging weather and threats from unwanted intruders, there’s a wide… Read More
A power outage can happen any time of year. While statistics show outages are more prevalent during the summer months, the fact is that power systems and equipment are vulnerable year round. Threats include high winds, ice storms, lightening strikes, falling trees or branches, extreme… Read More
Forecasters at the National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration (NOAA) Climate Prediction have predicted above-normal hurricane seasons on both coasts this year. While the “official” hurricane season runs from June 1 through November 30, August signals the start of the peak period for these dangerous and… Read More
