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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9 Ways to Minimize Holiday Fire Risks
The winter holidays are beloved for the warmth and light they bring to a cold, dark season. But this wondrous…
Tech Decluttering Your Home
Technology can make life more convenient and entertainment more accessible, as well as helping you connect with friends, family, and…
How to Avoid Halloween Mishaps and Mischief
As Halloween approaches, your children or grandchildren might be anxious about confronting witches and werewolves while trick-or-treating. But, there are…
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…
You and Your Smart Home: 15 Gadgets and Why You Should Care
The "smart home" devices market, which is made up of voice assistants, smart appliances and thermostats, home monitoring/security products, and more, is…
Earthquakes: What You Need to Know & How to Prepare
Earthquakes can happen anytime, anywhere. They occur without notice and although they last only seconds, their effects range from unnoticeable to…
How to Protect Yourself During a Drought
Living in Florida, I've dealt with my fair share of extreme weather. I've experienced hurricane damage to my home and…
Five Things Burglars Don’t Want You to Know
While my husband and I were out visiting family one weekend, thieves broke into our home, took the pillowcases off…
5 Cool Tips for Safe Home Heating
As the weather turns cooler and days get shorter, you may be taking steps to stay warm and cozy this…