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
Routine upkeep and maintenance of your backyard swimming pool is essential to its longevity and security. With fall fast approaching, now is the time to take the necessary steps to winterize your in-ground or above-ground pool. Using a pool cover is a key part of… Read More
A driveway alarm is an effective and affordable way to keep your home and family safe. If you’re a homeowner who wants to protect your property or keep tabs on the young drivers in your life, a driveway alarm (or “driveway alert”) will alert you… 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
