There are so many reasons to love spring. The promise of warmer weather, much-needed rain, and the sudden growth spurt in nature. Of course, all of these happenings also come with a brand new to-do list around your house. Typically after indoor spring cleaning has taken place it’s time to… Read more »
Spring is in the air! Flowers are blooming, grass is growing back, and there are cute, newly born animals everywhere. But no matter how adorable baby squirrels, raccoons, mice, and other creatures may be, they lose quite a bit of their charm when they decide to take up residence in… Read more »
Floods are one of the most powerful and devastating natural disasters that can occur. While some areas are more prone to floods than others, the fact is that almost anywhere there can be rain, there can also be a flood. Serious floods can range from large and foreboding to smaller… Read more »
When you leave your vacation home and close it up until next holiday, how do you ensure its security? With today’s updated technology, protecting your second home from a distance is simpler than ever. The most effective way to lock down your second home is to have a monitored security… Read more »
In the event of a fire, having a practiced safety escape plan can save lives. Make sure everyone knows when to call 911, how to get out, where to go, and who to contact in the event of an emergency. Remind others to practice staying low to the floor and… Read more »
Kitchen fires are the #1 cause of house fires and injuries to homeowners, so avoiding them is a important goal for each household. Taking common-sense precautions can decrease the chance of starting a cooking fire during meal prep, and understanding how to avoid these fires is easy and smart. Listed… Read more »
As much as most of us want to decrease water consumption around the home, we seldom do anything about it. So the next time you are about to pay your water bill, pause for a few minutes. Consider that the average house uses 130,000 gallons of water annually, and without… Read more »
Is there a chimney in your home? If so, it’s important to have it cleaned regularly to prevent fires. But like any other important task, it’s important for you to do the job as safely as possible. The steps below are a great place to start: 1. Have the proper… Read more »
The majority of home burglaries are not random; they are usually premeditated. Criminals want to keep their time inside of homes to a minimum and look for susceptible targets. There is no method that will offer complete protection from a home invasion. But there are a few simple steps you… Read more »
Did you know propane is an American-made resource? Popular for being a clean natural energy resource, and typically comes in a gas or liquid form. Propane is simple to use and affordable to heat and cool properties, heat water, heat appliances, barbecue food on the grill, cook food on the… Read more »