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
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
If you live in the hurricane beltway, now is the time to stock up on hurricane survival supplies before the next storm hits. According to NOAA, hurricane season on the Atlantic coast and in the Gulf states begins in June and runs through November, peaking… Read More
Summer’s longer days and warmer weather are a welcome change for most people, but hot weather can pose serious health risks for seniors. Older adults are especially vulnerable to the summers heat and humidity due to physical changes that come with aging, chronic health conditions… Read More
OK folks, the holidays are over and the new year has begun, so you have no more good excuses for not taking the time to winterize your home. If you want to reduce your energy bills, keep your family comfortable and help protect your home… Read More
