Integrating Home Automation with Security Systems
Integrating home automation with your security system can transform the way you protect your home. By combining smart devices with traditional alarms and sensors, homeowners can boost responsiveness, deter intruders, and gain peace of mind. Whether you opt for a DIY setup or a professionally installed solution, modern technology, including smart locks, motion sensors, AI-enabled […]
How to Protect Your Home From Seasonal Damage: Preventive Measures to Take Today
Seasonal changes can quietly wear down your home. Every season has its own risks. If you don’t act, small problems can become expensive repairs. The best defense is a year-round home maintenance plan. It should fit the needs of each season. Here’s how to protect your home from seasonal damage with practical, effective measures. Spring: […]
What is Community Solar and How to Get Involved
Community solar lets you subscribe to a share of a local solar array and receive bill credits for the electricity it produces, no rooftop or home installation needed. You get the benefits of solar and predictable savings while your utility still delivers your power as usual. What Community Solar Is (and Isn’t) Community solar is […]
The Role of Beneficial Insects in Natural Pest Control
Natural pest control relies on the power of beneficial insects to keep garden pests in check. Instead of using chemicals, homeowners can encourage these “good bugs” to hunt or parasitize the “bad bugs,” which results in a healthier, more balanced backyard ecosystem where plants thrive with less damage. Below, we’ll explain how beneficial insects work, […]
Fire Safety and Prevention at Home
Fire can destroy a home in minutes. Most house fires can be prevented. However, if they do occur, early detection and prompt action can save lives. Boost your family’s safety by combining fire safety with your home security plan. This approach ensures that prevention, detection, and emergency response work together as one system. Why Fire […]
Save Water, Save Energy: How Cutting Water Use Lowers Your Bills
Every time you turn on the tap or take a hot shower, you’re not just using water – you’re also using energy. In U.S. homes, water and energy bills are closely connected. The average American household spends about $1,100 per year on water, but could save roughly $350 annually by installing water-efficient fixtures and appliances. […]
How to Make Your Roof More Energy Efficient
An energy-efficient roof doesn’t just look good; it plays a huge role in how well your home retains heat in the winter and reflects heat in the summer. According to the EPA, cool roofs (as they’re called) can reduce indoor temperatures by 2-6 degrees without air conditioning. That’s a significant difference, especially as utility rates […]
How to Repair Common Window Problems
Windows are one of the most vulnerable—and overlooked—parts of your home. They protect you from the elements, let in natural light, and play a major role in energy efficiency. However, over time, even the best windows can encounter issues. Three of the most common window issues homeowners face are cracked glass, fogging between panes, and […]
How to Deal with Ant Infestations in Your Home
Ants are almost impossible to ignore once they invade. These tiny social insects form large colonies, often with one or more queens, and will relentlessly forage for food in your kitchen or build nests under your home’s foundations. They leave faint pheromone trails that others follow, so spotting one ant usually means there are many […]
Key Tips for Preparing Your Home for Vacation
Going on vacation is exciting, but coming home to a disaster – whether a break-in or a burst pipe – is every homeowner’s nightmare. Unfortunately, many travelers overlook the importance of home preparation. In an ADT survey, more people remembered to water their plants (40%) or pack sunscreen (39%) than to set their home security […]