Even if your home insurance policy covers most types of water damage, using a water alarm in potentially leaky places is one of the most effective ways to prevent mold, mildew and serious water damage. Experience shows that a few strategically placed water alarms around… Read More
The number of people traveling with their pets is on the rise as more and more hotels, resorts and rental homes become “pet friendly,†making pet safety an important consideration when you are away from home. If your pet will be joining you on your… Read More
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
Last winter, my nephew’s red-eared slider turtle “Hoppy†nearly perished when the water heater in his turtle’s vivarium broke while the family was away on vacation and the water temperature in Hoppy’s tank fell below 75°F. Turtles, like other reptiles, require a warm environment to… Read More
