When the power goes off, it seems that everything stands still. Unfortunately, things stand still quite often. The average American experiences at least one electric interruption every year. Losing electricity is disruptive and disorientating. Did you know that Ohio and Michigan are among the top states to experience power outages? This is largely due to […]
When the power grid fails, your family, pets and home could be at risk. A prolonged power outage in the middle of winter could be disastrous and costly without a suitable home backup generator. In this post, we explore the reasons for having one and considerations needed before deciding what type to install. Why You […]
Wintertime is tough on houses. The extra cold and wet test its structural integrity. Heavy snow stresses the roof and walls. The cold winds blow down fences and shingles from the roof. It’s a fantastic idea to prepare your house for the winter during the fall. This process is called winterizing, and in this post […]
It can seem like a daunting task to prepare your home for winter. But with a little experience, confidence, and a good checklist, it can be relatively easy. Save our complete guide on how to winterize a house to make the process simple and smooth every year. A winterized home will protect you and your […]
‘Tis the season to enjoy quality time with family – but that can be difficult when your office is constantly at your fingertips because of remote work. Although unplugging completely may not always be feasible, there are ways to create boundaries for yourself so that you’re able to enjoy the holiday season with minimal work […]
As we get closer to winter, we’re nearing the end of Daylight Saving Time (DST), which means most states in the U.S. and many countries across the world will be turning their clocks back an hour on Nov. 1 and will be able to enjoy some extra sleep. While this has become a normal routine […]
As fall begins to ramp up and temperatures begin to cool down, natural gas use is steadily increasing across the country. According to Statista, natural gas consumption in the U.S. has risen about a third since 1995, and it reached a record high of 31 trillion cubic feet in 2019. This doesn’t come as a […]
As the summer starts winding down, it’s a great time to think about how you can best prepare for the fall by ensuring your home is as energy efficient as possible before the weather starts to cool off and back-to-school begins to gear up. Here are a few tips that you can implement in your […]
While the country is spending more time inside, the temperature outside is heating up for what’s expected to be a “hotter-than-average” summer, which means you’re likely using up more energy than usual and ultimately spending more money. However, we have some simple and easy hacks that will help you use less energy this summer while […]
During this time of economic downturn and uncertainty, it’s more important than ever to support local businesses. Although dining out at restaurants, shopping at boutiques or taking a class at the local gym isn’t an option right now, there are still ways to support these businesses that could end up keeping them afloat during these […]