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.
🪴 Do you have the right pot?
Multiple factors contribute to the health of your plants, including the size of the pot. Why it matters: Re-potting your plants when they need it is part of enjoying your plants for years come. 💡Need help with how to care for your plants? ✅ For your Smart Homeowner list Best, Travis P.S. Happy 420 to those […]
🧯OTC Narcan: The new fire extinguisher
School districts are responding to the opioid crisis (which includes fentanyl) by stocking Narcan on school campuses. Why it matters: Narcan is an easy-to-use, fast-acting treatment that can revive someone after opioid poisoning. 🙏 Quick thinking staff at a Carrollton middle school used Narcan to revive a student earlier this month. 🥊 Reality check: Most […]
🤖 AI Tax scams on the rise
Bloggers, researchers and marketers aren’t the only ones tapping into the power of generative AI. Why it matters: Federal Trade Commission data showed a 30% increase in losses to fraud from 2021 to 2022. 🥊 Reality check: The IRS, your bank, investment account, credit cards, etc. WILL NOT contact you with “urgent” emails and texts […]
🔆 Good Day Sunshine
Less than 30 minutes of exposure to morning sunlight can make a difference in your day. Why it matters: Morning sunlight helps regulate and reset our body’s sleep-wake cycle. 👉 It doesn’t have to be direct sunlight. ✅ For your Smart Homeowner list Best, Travis
🦟 Use this mosquito hack to enjoy your patio
Just when the weather makes it inviting to enjoy sitting on your patio, the mosquitos are ready to feed! 😱 Why it matters: We can’t eliminate mosquitos, we can be smart about how to manage them. 🧠 Michael Bosco of SafeHaven Pest Control did a walk around my property and helped me with this great hack […]
🌬️ This Is the Air We Breathe
CO2 (carbon dioxide) levels in my bedroom are getting too high at night. Why it matters: High levels of CO2 can lead to poor quality sleep and hurt next day performance. 🖼️ The big picture: This is part of a bigger problem that may surprise many homeowners. 🥊 Reality check: Using smart technology can help you […]
⚖️ What you measure matters
Technology is enabling us to measure, track and receive alerts in real time for all kinds of environmental qualities in our homes. Why it matters: Knowing what’s wrong is the first step to changing it. 🔬 Zoom in: I’ve been trying to get to the bottom of the moisture problems in my home. 😳 Which helps explain […]
👋 It’s me. Hi. I’m the problem.
I started this daily email not because I am a smart homeowner but because that’s what I’m striving to become. Why it matters: I write about all I’m learning and discovering for how to cultivate a healthy home. 👉 I was wrong about ______ (fill in the blank!) 👉 I’ve changed my mind about ______ (fill in […]
😱 Beware the universal solvent
💧 In science class we learned that water is the universal solvent. Why it matters: Water will destroy your house if you don’t manage it well. 2 stories from the past week: 👉 A clogged gutter was allowing water to flow under the shingles at the corner of a roof. 👉 Tree debris that had been sitting in […]
🚫 No essential oils for 🐶 🐱 🦜
Essential oils have grown in popularity for natural health remedies, relaxation aids and DIY personal care products. Why it matters: What’s healthy for humans isn’t always healthy for our pets. 🥊 The bottom line: If your pet is acting strange and you smell essential oils on them, call your vet or the Pet Poison Helpline at […]