NYC Emergency Management and the Federal Emergency Management Agency (FEMA) recommend that every household maintain an emergency supply kit stocked with food, water, and other basic supplies needed to survive for several days without outside help. Most of the supplies…
The following article is a guest post by Rachel Watson of Precision Air & Plumbing. During summer, opening windows and doors can help you cool down. However, cold weather calls for central heating and stoking up your stoves. While it…
No longer the stuff of science fiction, smart home technology is here to stay. Global consumer spending is estimated to reach $123 billion by the end of 2021, according to market research firm Strategy Analytics, with North American households accounting…
The New York Police Department recently released a 28-page collection of safety tips to protect yourself and your property. The complete booklet can be downloaded here. We’ve featured some of the most helpful highlights. Safety at home Keeping yourself safe…
One of those projects you’ve probably been meaning to get to one day is probably to organize and declutter your garage. Here’s some additional motivation: Decluttering and organizing your garage can also boost safety and security. Not only will you…
Here in the Northeast—particularly in the New York City area—the arrival of spring has gotten lost in the ever-evolving coronavirus pandemic. The combination of warmer weather and executive orders to stay home makes now the perfect time to make a…
You need to understand winter weather home protection because when you leave home in the winter, whether for a quick vacation or a longer stay somewhere warm, you want to return home with fond memories. Not to an expensive disaster.…