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.
🚿 Amazing sinus rinse hack
Note: 80-90% of my daily emails are universal. Today’s is obviously niche! 😁 Why it matters: A decade ago my allergist changed my life with the simple daily sinus rinse + nasal corticosteroid routine. 💡 We found a better way! ✅ For your Smart Homeowner list Best, Travis The information provided should not be used for diagnosing […]
☯️ Temperature swings provide clues
In some seasons we bounce from our furnace to our AC and back. Why it matters: It’s an early opportunity to make sure your AC is performing like it did last summer. 🔎 Between the lines: The first step — as always — is to check your filter and change if needed. ✅ For your Smart Homeowner […]
🦟 Get ahead of the buzz kill
We can’t eliminate mosquitoes, but we can manage them with the right strategies. Why it matters: When you start early and choose the right custom solution, you can enjoy your backyard all summer long. 🚨 Save 30% on your monthly treatment when you sign up by February 28 with our friends at SafeHaven. ✅ For your Smart […]
🎣 Don’t get caught in an email phishing scam
Paperless accounts require us to be smart about electronic communication. Why it matters: Clicking on the wrong button or link in an email or text can have dire consequences. 🧠 Dan is a technology consultant for businesses and offers this advice for identifying phishing emails: 👀 What to look for: 🥊 The bottom line: Real businesses are not […]
☔ Is it time for a roof tune up?
With proper maintenance, your roof will protect your home for a long time. Why it matters: The protection is only as strong as your roof’s weakest parts. ⏳ Over time nails can work their way out of the decking and tear a small hole in the shingle. ⚙️ A roof tune up involves resealing pipes, finding and […]
☔ Good paint prep = weather protection
Sealing gaps around windows and doors and all exterior joints is a necessary step before painting. Why it matters: Gaps in the exterior let in moisture, air and pests. 🔬Zoom in: Let’s hear from our paint pro Andrey. Did you ever wonder why painters use caulk during the exterior painting prep process? 👉 Paintable caulk is […]
☔ Getting your home ready for rain
The first rainy season in Dallas starts in 8 weeks—giving you time to prepare. Why it matters: You can save money long term by doing routine maintenance and investing in necessary upgrades. 🔬 We’ll zoom in on each of these topics over the next few weeks. ✅ For your Smart Homeowner list 📝 Do any of these areas […]
🧭 Your exact location within 10 feet
what3words has given a unique 3 word identifier to every 10 square feet on planet earth. Why it matters: Police and Fire Departments are using these precise locations to get to emergencies faster. A Deeper Dive —> 💡Imagine how this can help first responders. At home In public ✅ For your Smart Homeowner list Best, Travis
🏚️ Everything starts with a good foundation
Balance the amount of moisture in the ground to maintain your foundation. Why it matters: The right approach during wet and dry seasons is vital to preventing major foundation issues. 🌧️ During the rainy season control how much water the ground absorbs. 🐪 During hot months keep the ground from getting too dry. ✅ For your Smart Homeowner list […]
🏘️ Your neighborhood needs you
You can shape the place you live through your HOA or neighborhood association. Why it matters: HOAs have the power to influence public policy, building codes and the city’s budget priorities. 🧮 By the numbers: Serving on my neighborhood board I saw a very small percentage of neighbors get involved. 🔎 Between the lines: Younger […]