Considered one of the most effective ways to avoid frozen pipes, freeze alarms are priced to fit any budget (from under $50 to $400) and available with a wide range of capabilities. Here’s a guide to today’s most popular models. Why do you need… Read More
Leaving a home unoccupied during the winter is always a concern, so we’ve put together a list of easy to use and very affordable devices (under $200 each) to protect your vacant house against burglaries, water leaks, freezing pipes, power outages and pesky rodents. Hiring… Read More
With winter just around the corner, now is a good time to tackle preventative maintenance chores while there’s still plenty of daylight and comfortable fall temperatures. Preparing your home for winter will help protect your house, avoid emergency repairs later on, and keep your family… Read More
For parents and their children, back to school time means new schedules, longer stretches of separation, and opportunities to build independence. Whether your children are starting pre-school, high school or leaving home for college for the first time, the new routines and time apart can… Read More
If you are going to invest in a solid vinyl winter pool cover to protect your swimming pool during the off-season, you’ll also want to invest in a quality pool cover pump to protect that expensive cover. Winterizing and closing a swimming pool is multistep… Read More
