Before we plunge head first into winter, take a day or two and make sure that your home’s heating systems are good to go for the cold months ahead. Efficiency and safety depend on it!
Inspecting your roof in the fall and the spring will help you spot potential problems before they develop into full-blown leaks…or worse.
Freezing temps may tempt you to bundle up and stay inside, but protecting your home from the dangers of the freeze-thaw cycle means taking action. Follow these simple steps to protect pipes, prevent water infiltration and save on potential repair costs come spring.
Don’t let heavy rains lead to widespread home damage. Follow this guide to protecting your home from seasonal heavy rains.
Here’s a four-step approach to protecting your home and family from a landslide or mudslide.
Is your home on a sinkhole? Here are some of the signs to look for, as well as the steps to take if it is.
Amphiro Water Meter Photo by Amphiro If you're looking for a more accurate way to track how much water you're using in the shower, the Amphiro may do the trick. The a1 model connects inline between the shower nozzle and the hose, the smart water meter displays...
As water grows scarcer, water prices will skyrocket and municipalities will levy stricter measures to reduce usage. To keep your water bill down and our planet abundant with this most precious resource, follow these four water-friendly steps in your home.
Battery-Operated Radio It can be tempting to wander out into a snow storm after losing power to get a sense for the breadth of the outage and to check in with neighbors. In reality, this move can put you -- and utility workers -- in greater harm, especially if road...
It’s every homeowner’s nightmare. But the damage that a burst pipe can cause to your home can be greatly limited if you take the right steps as soon as possible.
