Six Smart Home Technologies to Keep You Safe
Do you rely on an ordinary deadbolt lock, squint through a front door peephole and struggle to remember a long…
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Winter Flooding: Know Your Risk and How to Prepare and Respond
When most people hear the word “flood," they think of rivers overflowing their banks in the springtime and of tropical…
Ice Jam Floods: What Causes Them and What To Do
We've compiled a comprehensive guide to ice jams: what they are, when and how they are caused and how you…
Simply Smart Devices for DIY Security
After I had house guests who locked themselves out and then climbed in through the window, I bought myself a…
Flash Flooding: What You Need to Know and How to Stay Safe
Most floods develop over the course of hours or days, but flash floods rise quickly and often without warning, which…
Storm Surge: What Is It and How Can I Prepare for It?
Each year storm surges and the floods they cause pose significant risks to lives and property along the U.S. east…
When Wildfires Strike, Floods Can Follow
If you live in a community that is prone to wildfires, it's important to know that devastating flooding and mudflows…
Spring Flooding: Know the Risk for Your Home
We all know that April showers are famous for bringing May flowers. But the spring rains that bring our favorite…
20 Quick Tips for Prepping Your Home Before a Vacation
Taking a vacation requires a lot of planning. Between booking flights and hotels or deciding which roads to take and…
What to Do Immediately After a Winter Storm
Old Man Winter has a nasty habit of blowing into town when we least expect him, which means we may…