In an unoccupied home or vacant vacation cottage, a freezing pipe that bursts can destroy faucets and plumbing and spray gallons of icy water on furniture, floors and walls. Investing in a freeze alarm is one of the most effective and inexpensive ways for homeowners… Read More
Why Do You Need a Power Failure Alarm? Why would someone need a power failure alarm to notify them that the electricity is out, you may wonder. After all, isn’t it pretty obvious when there is a power outage — the lights go out, the… Read More
Loss of heat, power outages, isolation, hypothermia and dehydration are serious concerns for seniors during the winter, so we’ve put together some practical home safety tips to help them prepare for the long, cold months ahead. “Fuel up†Have the furnace checked by a… Read More
So you know you want to be able to control the thermostat in your home or business from a remote location, but you can’t decide between an Internet thermostat, a WiFi thermostat and a phone thermostat. All three options give you the ability to adjust… Read More
Sophisticated remote monitoring systems are used widely in commercial greenhouses to help growers maintain the right balance of temperature, humidity, light and soil moisture in order to optimize growing conditions. Affordable remote monitoring systems with similar functionality are also available for amateur gardeners who want… Read More
