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, weโ€™ll cover what matters to you: security, energy efficiency, maintenance, home improvement, finance and insurance.

๐Ÿ›ย From your bathroom to your attic?

By smartrooftexas | March 12, 2023

When bathroom fans are installed during a renovation or retrofit, MAKE SURE they are vented to the outside. Why it matters: When fans vent into to the attic, moist air and water vapor drive up humidity levels. ๐ŸฅŠ Reality check: We just re-roofed a house that had 5 fans (4 bathroom, 1 laundry room) pumping […]

โ™ป๏ธ๐Ÿ’Š Purpose for old pill bottles

By smartrooftexas | March 12, 2023

Thereโ€™s a better option than the recycle bin for your empty pill bottles. Why it matters: Your donated pill bottles can be repurposed for people who donโ€™t have access to these convenient containers. โš™๏ธ How it works: Check out the process for preparing your bottles to donate. โœ… For your Smart Homeowner list Best, Travis

๐Ÿ›‘ย Stop lying about solar

By smartrooftexas | March 9, 2023

Every week Iโ€™m doing damage control with homeowners who are thinking about solar โ€” or who went solar and regret it. Why it matters: Solar works โ€” IF itโ€™s right for your home and IF it fits your financial situation. ๐ŸฅŠ Reality check: Slick salespeople use 3 BIG lies to confuse people. Hereโ€™s the truth: โœ… For […]

โฐย Time for some energy upgrades?

By smartrooftexas | March 9, 2023

With the new energy-efficient tax credits, payback on a new AC could be faster than you think. Why it matters: Newer equipment can yield significant savings on energy cost. The following is not tax advice. Please consult a tax expert to see if you qualify. ๐Ÿ’ก What you need to know: Tax credits are dollar-for-dollar reductions […]

โ›“๏ธย Attic access is your weak link

By smartrooftexas | March 8, 2023

If your attic access from inside your conditioned is not insulated, you could be losing a lot more than you think. Why it matters: Uninsulated attic stairs make your attic insulation 25-30% LESS effective. ๐Ÿงฎ By the numbers: Insulation effectiveness is expressed using R-value. โ€œRโ€ stands for resistance to conductive heat. ๐ŸฅŠ One last thing: Unless sealed […]

๐Ÿ‘—ย ๐Ÿ‘”ย From your closet to a grateful teenager

By smartrooftexas | March 6, 2023

Dallas Public Libraryโ€™s Fairy Tale Closet is receiving your donations for the 10th year. Why it matters: Your gently used formal wear will look better on a smiling teen than in the back of your closet. ๐Ÿ“ Whatโ€™s needed: ๐Ÿ‘‰ Special request for plus-size menswear and womanโ€™s formalwear ๐Ÿ–ผ๏ธ The big picture: This event enhances a teenโ€™s prom […]

๐Ÿฅ‰ย 3-tab shingles: What you need to know

By smartrooftexas | March 5, 2023

3-tab shingles DO NOT protect your home well โ€”> hereโ€™s what they look like. Why it matters: The wind storm this week is a reminder of the risks with 3-tab shingles. ๐Ÿ‘‰ Field shingles: This is the least expensive asphalt shingle and many brands only warranty it to 60mph winds. ๐Ÿ‘‰ Hip & ridge shingles: To save […]

๐Ÿถ ๐Ÿ˜ฝ ๐Ÿคฆโ€โ™€๏ธย Pets + Carpet?

By smartrooftexas | March 5, 2023

For all the obvious reasons, having carpet + pets (throw in teenagers too!) has itโ€™s challenges. Why it matters: Hard surfaces are popular, but sometimes you crave the comfort of carpet. ๐Ÿ’ก โ€You (and your pet) deserve flooring that lives up to all of lifeโ€™s accidents.โ€ โœ… For your Smart Homeowner list Best, Travis ๐Ÿ”ฆ Pro Spotlight Mike […]

โ›ˆ๏ธย After the storm

By smartrooftexas | March 4, 2023

Do a walk around and make sure everything is okay. Why it matters: According to your homeownerโ€™s insurance, timely mitigation is your responsibility. ๐Ÿ‘‰ Should you file a claim? Unless you see significant damage, you donโ€™t need to call your insurance company right away. โœ… For your Smart Homeowner list Best, Travis ๐Ÿ”ฆ Pro Spotlight SERVPRO of Park […]

๐Ÿค‘ย 20-35% off this money saving device

By smartrooftexas | March 4, 2023

A learning thermostat will heat and cool to your comfort level with maximum efficiency. Why it matters: Heating and cooling make up more than 50% of our energy costs. How it works: Enter your information through Oncorโ€™s Retail Products Program. โœ… For your Smart Homeowner list Best, Travis

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