Before you pack up the car to head south this fall, remember the importance of winterizing your home to protect it from seasonal wear and tear and other potential problems such as freezing pipes, water leaks, break-ins and rodents. Use this handy checklist of winterizing… Read More
Old Man Winter is back again, and with winter comes power outages. Downed power lines can be caused by heavy snow, ice, wind and sometimes errant drivers, but the result is the same — hours or even days without electricity. Â To help you and your… Read More
With the end of summer just around the corner, now is a good time to think about protecting your empty summer cottage from the threats of winter. Â Damage from freezing pipes, floods, burglars and pests are big concerns for every vacation homeowner. Â Fortunately, technology is… Read More
Another power outage is in your future, regardless of where you live or what the cause is – be it a polar vortex snowstorm, tsunami, tornado or ordinary thunderstorm.  If it seems like the number of power outages each year is on the rise, you… 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
