If you have an elderly family member or close friend who lives independently, here are some important cold weather safety tips to prepare them and their home for the upcoming winter. Seniors are particularly vulnerable during frigid weather and are at a higher risk for… 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
Did you ever wonder why we have Daylight Saving Time, other than to mess with our circadian rhythm and remind us to change our smoke alarm batteries? In 2015, Daylight Saving Time (DST) officially ends at 2:00 a.m. on Sunday, November 1 in those states… Read More
Hiring an experienced, local caretaker to check up on your vacant home is one of the best ways to protect your house and property while you are away. But what if you can’t afford to pay a caretaker or there is no one you available… Read More
My friend Eileen’s 90-year-old mother was recently widowed, but nevertheless insisted on staying put in her home despite her children’s concerns for her safety and security.  Although their mother is healthy and independent and still drives herself around town, Eileen and her brother noticed many… Read More
