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Let’s get organized for the new year Part 1 Some simple advice from professional “junk lugger,” Andrew Siegel: The Holidays are over! The family loves their gifts, everyone had a wonderful time and Uncle Morty didn’t have 1 too many FireNog’s this year. And now the house is … packed full of JUNK. What’s next? […]

Remember when The Clapper (yes, you can still get one) was the closest thing we had to our Jeston-like smart home future? Well, we’ve come a long way! BUT … with so many “smart things” now, it’s easy to feel dumb, or overwhelmed, or both! You have smart devices from different makers. Philips Hue lights

Did you know we can accidentally ADVERTISE to burglars all our new and expensive stuff we got for Christmas? Burglars don’t take vacations, so let’s get some advice from our security expert, Joe: Over 12 years I have personally had over 50,000 conversations with homeowners about home security strategies. From physical trip wires linked to

After a long day today, you finally get in bed and hear something. What’s that scratching sound or pitter patter above you? Santa? Is that you?! You like being inside your warm home during the cold temps. So do the critters! Let’s hear from pest control expert Michael Bosco: A nice warm home is a

What’s your strategy for protecting your outdoor plants from the cold? In 2020, we bought this greenhouse on Amazon for our large potted plants. For a couple months, it was amazing! The plants thrived—even with freezing temps outside. But then Snowmaggedon—and single digit temps—took out half of the plants. This time would be different! My formula:

In a few hours, we’re going to see temps fall 20 degrees—from low 40’s to low 20’s … and then into the low teens by tonight. 28 degrees is a hard freeze for plants. If you want save your annuals or veggies, cover them with sheets. 20 degrees is cold enough to freeze the water

It comes down to this: How cold and for how long? Thursday night is projected to get down to 10 degrees thanks to 25mph+ winds from the NW! We all know that 32 degrees is freezing, but sustained temps at or below 28 is considered a hard freeze. We’ll drop below 28 Thursday night and

And by chill, I mean FREEZE? On Thursday, 25-35 mph winds will drop temperatures in DFW over 30 degrees to 11! Expecting your furnace to keep you warm? The cheapest action you can take is to change the filter. Even if you changed it 30 days ago, check it and change it if it looks

Are you ready to host this week? Getting ready for multiple events over the next week and thinking about final touches. What’s something simple we can do with stuff we already have? Let’s hear from Jan, interior designer: For a quick and easy way to decorate your table or bar, Simply fill an ice bucket

Did you know 20 degree temps GREATLY INCREASE YOUR RISK of pipes freezing? A severe winter storm is coming—with 3 days in a row of temps at or below 20 degrees. Freezing wind gusts from the northwest make the north and west sides of your home the most vulnerable. Time to prepare. Let’s get right