Author name: smartrooftexas

It comes down to this: How cold and for how long? Thursday night is projected to get down to 10 degrees thanks to 25mph+ winds from the NW! We all know that 32 degrees is freezing, but sustained temps at or below 28 is considered a hard freeze. We’ll drop below 28 Thursday night and […]

And by chill, I mean FREEZE? On Thursday, 25-35 mph winds will drop temperatures in DFW over 30 degrees to 11! Expecting your furnace to keep you warm? The cheapest action you can take is to change the filter. Even if you changed it 30 days ago, check it and change it if it looks

Are you ready to host this week? Getting ready for multiple events over the next week and thinking about final touches. What’s something simple we can do with stuff we already have? Let’s hear from Jan, interior designer: For a quick and easy way to decorate your table or bar, Simply fill an ice bucket

Did you know 20 degree temps GREATLY INCREASE YOUR RISK of pipes freezing? A severe winter storm is coming—with 3 days in a row of temps at or below 20 degrees. Freezing wind gusts from the northwest make the north and west sides of your home the most vulnerable. Time to prepare. Let’s get right

Did you know that almost half of house fires start in the kitchen? It’s that time of year when we spend a lot of time in the kitchen. Hosting friends and family, baking, making a meal for a sick friend. With so much going on, it’s too easy to get distracted or careless. A fire

Seriously, let’s talk about Carbon Monoxide (CO). With the freezing temps coming our way, our furnaces and fireplaces are about to get some heavy usage. Staying warm is a priority. But we need to make sure we stay safe. CO is an odorless gas that is produced when fuel is burned. Our gas appliances are

My home was burglarized two days before Thanksgiving in 2006. Just thinking back to that time makes me feel sick to my stomach. What are the best ways to reduce our risks–especially during the holiday season? Let’s hear from Joe, home security expert: Property crime in Ft. Worth affects 1 in 36 people and 1

Is your roof ready for high winds? National Weather Service confirmed three tornadoes struck Tarrant County yesterday and caused significant damage. A direct hit from a tornado is obviously devastating. Only advice I have for that is to make a plan with your family for the safest place to shelter. Fortunately, a direct hit from

Traveling for the holidays is challenging enough. More traffic. Busy airports. Weather delays. Leaving home is a little less stressful with apps on our phones to monitor our alarm systems and cameras. But you can take that to the next level! Did you know you can monitor temperature, humidity, and leaks? Helpful Gadget: YoLink Smart

Did you know you get a 30% tax credit when you install solar panels at your home? That’s right. If your system costs $30K, you get a $9K tax credit! Install a big system with whole home battery backup for $100K and you get a $30K tax credit! What does that really mean? Solar marketers