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—“๏ธย Maintenance that saves you money

By smartrooftexas | February 9, 2023

Just like neglecting your carโ€™s oil changes can lead to engine failure, ignoring your HVACโ€™s regular maintenance costs you more money in the long run. Letโ€™s hear from Professional Comfort Advisor Daniel Fisher: Why it matters: A well-maintained system will be more efficient, keeping your energy bills down. ๐Ÿ”ง HVAC systems that see yearly maintenance last […]

๐Ÿกย Protecting your most valuable asset

By smartrooftexas | February 9, 2023

Disability insurance is a tool to give you peace of mind and help you protect your most valuable asset. Why it matters: 1 in 4 people will become disabled before age 67. Financial advisor Forrest Patterson helps his clients plan for the unexpected: ๐Ÿ”ญ Zoom out: What is your most valuable asset? ๐Ÿ’ฅ Your most valuable financial […]

๐Ÿ“ฒย Scoop: 311 reports influence action

By smartrooftexas | February 7, 2023

Shaking your head right now thinking about the overgrown lot in your neighborhood? ๐Ÿ™ Stay with me for a minute. Why it matters: Data is driving decision making in powerful ways. ๐Ÿ“˜ Story time: I attended a neighborhood alliance meeting last night where my city council member pulled back the curtain on a hot topicโ€”panhandling at […]

๐Ÿชœย Check your roof valleys

By smartrooftexas | February 6, 2023

When two roof slopes meet to form a valley, they create a channel for water and a risk point for leaks. Why it matters: Your roofโ€™s ability to protect your home depends on the most vulnerable spotsโ€”valleys and roof penetrationsโ€”performing well. โ„๏ธ Slow melting snow and ice in valleys will show you if you have leaks […]

โœ…ย How to shop for new floors

By smartrooftexas | February 6, 2023

Before your next flooring project, you need a good checklist. ๐Ÿ–ผ๏ธ The big picture: Flooring is often advertised with a price per square foot that does not include all preparation and installation costs. When Daphne and Mike came to my home, I saw the attention to detail you want. ๐Ÿ“ Hereโ€™s Daphneโ€™s checklist when youโ€™re getting quotes: […]

โ™ป๏ธย Ditch SOLO cups for the Super Bowl

By smartrooftexas | February 4, 2023

Ballโ€™s Aluminum Party Cups are a better alternative โ€”> stronger, drinks stay colder, multiple uses and infinitely recyclable. ๐Ÿงฎ By the numbers: 75% of the aluminum ever produced globally is in use today. Recycling aluminum uses 95% LESS energy than producing it from raw materials. Recycled aluminum packaging can be back on the shelf in […]

โ™จ๏ธย Electric pipe heaters make sense

By smartrooftexas | February 3, 2023

During a hard freeze you might need an automatic electric heating cable to protect uninsulated pipes Why it matters: Burst pipes wreak havoc on our homes and create costly damage. ๐Ÿฅถ Remember. Temperature matters! The National Weather Service issues a hard freeze warning when temps reach 28 degrees. Temps below 20 degrees will definitely freeze water […]

โ„๏ธย Learning from the snow melting off your roof

By smartrooftexas | February 2, 2023

Uneven melting patterns on your roof can reveal problems in your attic. Why it matters: Leaky attics and leaky duct work increase a homeโ€™s energy costs by 15-50%. ๐Ÿ‘€ As the snow and ice start melting, use the chance to observe your roof. ๐Ÿ”ฌZooming in: Good attic insulation keeps the warm air in your home. Snow […]

๐ŸŽจย Refinish kitchen cabinets with care

By smartrooftexas | February 1, 2023

Grease and smoke build up on kitchen cabinets and need to be addressed. Why it matters: Painting or refinishing kitchen cabinets without the right prep is a waste of your resources. Our painting expert Andrey puts it like this: ๐Ÿ‘€ All painting projects start with prep. If your house is not protected like the criminal scenes […]

โšกย $195 power outage protection

By smartrooftexas | January 31, 2023

Winter power outages can leave us disconnected and in the dark. Why it matters: During emergencies we want to keep phones charged and stay connected to loved ones. Some options to think about: ๐Ÿ’ก Rechargeable light bulbs โ€” $30 for 4. โšก Refrigerator surge protection โ€” $35. ๐Ÿ”‹ Battery backup your WiFi โ€” $130. (Costco price is crazy! […]

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