If you live in a state that observes Daylight Saving Time (DST)*, you probably know it will come to an end in 2017 on Sunday, November 5 at 2 a.m. For many of us, the old saying spring ahead, fall back reminds us whether we… Read More
With each change in seasons, your home endures fluctuations in temperature and weather conditions as well as the wear and tear of aging. In order to keep your home running smoothly and to avoid costly repairs, it’s important to conduct seasonal maintenance tasks. Fall is… Read More
A winter power outage presents special challenges, including no heat, downed telephone lines and snow-blocked roads. Our advice is to start preparing now for the next power outage. With a little advance planning, you can keep your family safe and comfortable when that next winter… Read More
In between football games, apple picking and celebrating Thanksgiving, homeowners need to schedule time for these important home maintenance tasks to prepare for the upcoming winter. Some chores, like changing batteries in your smoke detector, can be done at any time. Other tasks, like shutting… Read More
Any type of carbon monoxide detector is better than none to protect your family from deadly carbon monoxide (CO) gas, but there are many reasons why hard-wired carbon monoxide detectors are the better, safer choice over a less expensive battery-powered CO alarm. If you are… Read More
