Early spring is a good time to check your home for normal wear-and-tear and to look around for damage caused by the harsh winter. Here’s a checklist of home maintenance items that can be reviewed in a weekend. If you discover any problems, it’s a… Read More
If you want to be notified when there’s activity on your property but you don’t want to invest in an expensive home security system, an outdoor motion sensor installed in a strategic location is an effective way to receive alarm alerts. You can use an… Read More
When my niece started a new babysitting job last week, the first thing she did after the parents left for work was to look around for where their nanny cam might be hidden. “These people are rather sophisticated and work long hours, so they’re probably… Read More
There are many reasons for a basement flood, including poor lot drainage, blocked gutters, clogged downspouts, and cracks in the basement floor and walls. Events like heavy rains or melting snow are common causes of a basement flood, but so are broken washing machine hoses… Read More
A home security system is a smart way to protect your home and property, and a wireless DIY home security system has many advantages compared to a dealer-installed hard-wired system. Home invasions are a real threat — according to the FBI, there were over 1,900,000… Read More
