Wind Energy for Residential Homes
With home energy costs continuing to rise and homeowners looking for new ways to be eco-friendly, wind energy has become increasingly popular. While solar panels are still very popular in residential neighborhoods, small-scale wind turbines represent another viable, though less explored, option for generating home energy. We will share the potential, practicalities, and considerations of […]
How to Prevent Home Break-Ins: 7 Overlooked Security Tips
Your home is the place you go to relax and recharge. But coming home to signs of a break-in can make that sense of peace vanish. Regain that sense of security with the right systems and tips that can help reduce the risk of an unauthorized intrusion into your home. Here’s what many homeowners overlook […]
Summer Home Maintenance Checklist – Keep your Home in Top Shape
Hot weather, humidity, and heavy use of cooling systems can put serious stress on your home. Summer is the time when small issues like clogged gutters, worn-out seals, or poor insulation can lead to big problems—fast. Whether you’re staying home or planning to travel, a summer maintenance routine can help you save energy, prevent damage, […]
12 Effective Options to Reduce Your Home’s Energy Use
When you want to reduce your energy usage and stay comfortable this year, there are 12 effective options available that don’t take too much time. In particular, incentives to upgrade your equipment can lead to savings in energy efficiency for years to come! Add simpler, practical improvements like ceiling fans and ductwork sealing while you […]
9 Tips for Teaching Kids About Home Safety Without Anxiety
In an article published by EduWeek, the author emphasizes that a sense of safety is important for student learning. You can put that principle to work by teaching your kids about home safety in a proactive way. When they’re prepared for typical risks and hazards at home, along with appropriate responses, even very young children […]
4 Ways Regular Window Maintenance Improves Energy Efficiency
You probably don’t think about your windows all that often. But, you likely think about your energy bills and the amount you use your air conditioner and heating system. If those things are important to you, windows should be on your mind. Even if you installed energy-efficient windows, they aren’t a set-it-and-forget-it system. Proper maintenance […]
Rare and Unusual Pests in the Home by Region
Most homeowners know how to handle ants, cockroaches, mice, and wasps. But what about pests that don’t show up in standard exterminator pamphlets? Some household invaders are so rare or regional that they catch even seasoned homeowners off guard. Recognizing these lesser-known pests can save you from structural damage, health hazards, or major infestations down […]
Is Your Home Wasting Energy? Find Out With an Energy Audit
Have you noticed your energy bills start creeping up month over month? Or maybe your home doesn’t stay at a comfortable temperature from room to room. Either way, it could mean that a home energy audit is the solution. A home energy audit looks at all the factors impacting how much energy you use and […]
5 Questions to Ask Before Signing a Security Services Contract
In the United States, a home is burglarized every 26 seconds. That statistic alone can convince most homeowners to purchase a home security service. It’s a wise choice. But you want to make it carefully. If you choose right, you can find a home security system you can keep for decades! To help with the […]
Historic Roof Restoration: Preserving Your Home’s Architectural Heritage
Living inside a carefully preserved piece of history and Americana can be very rewarding and surprisingly expensive. Older homes, particularly those labeled historic, have extra maintenance costs on any exterior repairs. Your historic roof is a big concern because older roofs are more expensive to fix and sometimes nearly impossible to replace. But, nearly impossible […]