Whether you have an in-ground or above-ground swimming pool, there are several important reasons for winterizing a pool each fall. The first is to protect the pool, pump, filter and pipes from damage due to freezing water. The second reason is that a properly closed and… Read More
Before you pack up the car to head south this fall, remember the importance of winterizing your home to protect it from seasonal wear and tear and other potential problems such as freezing pipes, water leaks, break-ins and rodents. Use this handy checklist of winterizing… Read More
Does adding remote temperature control to your home intrigue you? If so, how do you choose from the latest remote thermostat models out there? Are “smart” thermostats worth the investment? Do less expensive remote thermostats do that much less? Will any remote thermostat work at… Read More
Here’s good news for summer homeowners who are about to close up their vacation cottage or cabin for the winter — easy-to-use home monitoring and protection equipment designed to safeguard an empty house. Rather than worry all winter about devastating damage from freezing pipes, invasive… Read More
If it seems like there are more summer power outages than 20 or 30 years ago, you are absolutely right! According to federal databases, the U.S. electric grid has 285 percent more power outages than it did in 1984 when the data collection effort on… Read More
