This year, Daylight Saving Time (DST) will officially begin on Sunday, March 13, 2016 at 2:00 a.m. Â That’s when Americans* move their clocks ahead by one hour and enjoy one more hour of daylight in the evening. Â The beginning (and end) of DST also serves… Read More
While most problems occur during heavy rainfalls or spring thaws, many basements flood because the house is positioned too low on a sloping site, or cracks have developed in the foundation, or there is an improperly installed drainage system. Â If you know your basement is… Read More
Ask any home insurance agent and they’ll tell you that a “whole house†leak detection is one the best ways to protect your home and property against costly water damage. Whole house water shutoff systems can prevent a little drip from becoming a catastrophic flood by… Read More
We’ve written a lot about how to prevent a frozen pipe disaster by preparing your home for winter and protecting it with a freeze alarm. Â In this article we’ll discuss what to do if you discover a frozen pipe in your home and how to… Read More
Make your next snowbound day a productive one by using the free time to tackle one of these easy home improvement projects. Upgrade your house with one of these easy-to-install devices to make it more energy efficient and secure and to protect it from fires… Read More
