Winterizing your home properly can cut costly heating bills and prevent situations that can lead to difficult and expensive emergency repairs. High winds, freezing temperatures, icy rain and heavy snow can wreck havoc on your home. With a few inexpensive tools and one or two… Read More
Chimney and dryer vent fires — two leading causes of home disasters — are actually easy to prevent with regular maintenance including a chimney sweep and dryer vent cleaning. According to the National Fire Prevention Association, fires in chimney flues and laundry rooms account for… Read More
With so many types of home water filters on the market, it can be hard to decide which one is right for you. Some water filter systems promise to improve taste and other water filters claim they remove contaminants or impurities. Which type do you… Read More
If you live in the Atlantic or Gulf of Mexico coastal regions, it’s time to be thinking about how you and your family can prepare for the next hurricane. Hurricane season in these areas lasts from June to November, with peak hurricane season stretching from… Read More
If you have an above-ground pool in your backyard, a pool alarm is one of the most effective ways to prevent unsupervised children or pets from drowning. Â Many people mistakenly think that above-ground pools are less of a drowning risk than in-ground pools because they… Read More
