One of the most important qualities a home should provide is security. If your family doesn’t feel safe in your house, it will never feel like home. One way to provide extra security is by purchasing a home monitoring system. Below are some tips to use when shopping for and installing home monitoring equipment. Be Careful About Nuisance Alarms A nuisance alarm is an alarm … [Read more...] about Useful Home Monitoring System Tips
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Organizing Your Fridge for the Holidays
Planning for the holidays is both exciting and stressful, especially when you are hosting friends and family at your home. Whenever you host a holiday gathering, preparation is key to ensuring a smooth event. Organizing your fridge may seem inconsequential but can be a big help when it comes to preparing, serving and storing food. With a few simple tips, you can get your fridge … [Read more...] about Organizing Your Fridge for the Holidays
Prepping your home for holiday visitors
The holidays are fast approaching, and plans are falling into place. If you’re hosting out-of-town guests, you’re probably busy getting ready to play host. Putting up the decorations is only half the battle. Here are four steps to help you prep your home for holiday visitors. Address minor repairs Now is the time to fix that wobbly step on the porch and replace the … [Read more...] about Prepping your home for holiday visitors
Insulating your windows for winter weather
Windows are supposed to be airtight, but there are times when you can’t help but feel cold air seeping in. Though most of us don’t have thousands to spend on upgrading our windows to energy-efficient models, it doesn’t mean we have to suffer. Thankfully, there are some budget-friendly items perfect for insulating your windows and keeping the winter chill … [Read more...] about Insulating your windows for winter weather
Holiday fire facts
Fire becomes a greater hazard over the holidays. According to the Red Cross, holiday fires claim more than 500 lives and destroy more than $554 million in property every year. Statistics show the number of reported fires has risen 10% since 2000, with approximately 47,000 occurring during the winter months. These are some frightening statistics for what’s supposed to be the … [Read more...] about Holiday fire facts
