Smart Homeowners
Daily tips and resources to help you improve, care for and protect your home.
I will give you something every day so you can live smarter. With my team of experts, we’ll cover what matters to you: security, energy efficiency, maintenance, home improvement, finance and insurance.
☣️ A trip to the toxic trash
👫 My wife and I filled a box with hazardous waste and dropped it off at a collection center. Our collection included old cans of paint, a half-full bottle of antifreeze and some old fluorescent light bulbs. Why it matter: Some items cannot be safely discarded in the regular trash, recycle bin or bulk trash. 🖼️ The […]
👨🔧 Is that repair priced fair?
I’m happy to pay a fair market price for home repairs, but what’s reasonable? Why it matters: No one wants to overpay for services. But underpaying results in poor quality work with no warranty. 🔦 Pro Spotlight: HOMR’s home concierge service solved this for me. 👇 Skip ahead for a link to a free month. 📖 Story time: […]
🦹♂️ Getting robbed by your alarm company?
Is all your alarm equipment working and are you paying a fair price for monitoring? Why it matters: Most alarm companies focus on customer acquisition—not customer service. It’s common to have issues like a broken sensor or an expired alarm permit and not know about it. 🔍 Pro Spotlight: Foresight Secure’s Joe Slota has a different […]
💧 Water lessons with Will
Will from Dallas Water Utilities came to my house yesterday for an irrigation evaluation. Why it matters: In the hour I spent with Will, I learned a lot about the best way to water my lawn and landscaping. To conserve water, save money and protect my investment in my yard. 📝 Two main ideas from my […]
🛥️ I like big boats and I cannot lie
Boating season is in full swing and boat owners and passengers should be informed about boat insurance. Why it matters: Boat insurance is not required in Texas. Aaron Husman and his team at The Phoenix Insurance can help you make sense of your insurance to properly address your risks. 🧐 3 points Aaron wants boat owners […]
🧮 From SEER to SEER2
Effective January 1, 2023, the SEER rating standard for an air conditioner’s efficiency is being replaced by SEER2. Why it matters: The new system results in a more accurate but slightly lower number. 👂 Let’s hear from comfort specialist Daniel Fisher for more —> Think “honest gas milage” 👉 You know how the sticker on your car […]
🫁 The air around you
IQAir provides you with real-time air quality info to help you make decisions. Why it matters: Various conditions impact the air quality where you live. Up-to-date and accurate data is especially important for sensitive groups. ⚙️ How it works: IQAir’s platform brings together data collected by governments, companies and individuals to provide an accurate picture of […]
💪 The make-ready team
Lohner, Siegel, Shelokovskiy, Williams & Reyes! No, this is not a big law firm —> these folks can get your house ready when it’s time to sell. Why it matters: You can reduce stress and increase profitability by trusting the pros. ⚙️ How it works: Here’s a process you can follow with links below. 👉 First — […]
🐾 Relief for an itchy dog
Today, a quick PSA if your pups suffer from an allergic itch like my little buddy Finn. 🥊 The bottom line: A Cytopoint injection can do wonders to stop the itching. It’s a safe biological medicine that uses a protein to block the signal that triggers an allergic itch. ✅ For your Smart Homeowner list Check out […]
⚡ A $2,000 surge
Turns out my HVAC problem last week was a blown compressor. From a quick power surge from the grid. Goodbye $2,000 😢 Why it matters: A surge can damage anything in your house that’s plugged in or hard wired. 🥊 Reality check: A whole home surge protector on your main electrical panel can protect you. […]