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Did you know that almost half of house fires start in the kitchen? It’s that time of year when we spend a lot of time in the kitchen. Hosting friends and family, baking, making a meal for a sick friend. With so much going on, it’s too easy to get distracted or careless. A fire […]

Seriously, let’s talk about Carbon Monoxide (CO). With the freezing temps coming our way, our furnaces and fireplaces are about to get some heavy usage. Staying warm is a priority. But we need to make sure we stay safe. CO is an odorless gas that is produced when fuel is burned. Our gas appliances are

My home was burglarized two days before Thanksgiving in 2006. Just thinking back to that time makes me feel sick to my stomach. What are the best ways to reduce our risks–especially during the holiday season? Let’s hear from Joe, home security expert: Property crime in Ft. Worth affects 1 in 36 people and 1

Is your roof ready for high winds? National Weather Service confirmed three tornadoes struck Tarrant County yesterday and caused significant damage. A direct hit from a tornado is obviously devastating. Only advice I have for that is to make a plan with your family for the safest place to shelter. Fortunately, a direct hit from

Traveling for the holidays is challenging enough. More traffic. Busy airports. Weather delays. Leaving home is a little less stressful with apps on our phones to monitor our alarm systems and cameras. But you can take that to the next level! Did you know you can monitor temperature, humidity, and leaks? Helpful Gadget: YoLink Smart

Did you know you get a 30% tax credit when you install solar panels at your home? That’s right. If your system costs $30K, you get a $9K tax credit! Install a big system with whole home battery backup for $100K and you get a $30K tax credit! What does that really mean? Solar marketers

Check to make sure you’re venting through the roof. We recently re-roofed a house that required us to replace all of the decking. I was checking on the job when I noticed something important. The vent hood in the kitchen was not vented through the roof! Was blowing whatever it was venting – smoke, kitchen

Did you know you can change the temperature setting on your hot water heater? I started doing dishes after the Thanksgiving meal at my parents’ house. Just about melted the skin off my hands! For the traditional tank style, there’s usually a wheel you turn that will be marked low to high or warm to

Shutting off your water quickly in an emergency could save you thousands of dollars. Depending on a few factors, shutting off your water at the city meter will range in difficulty. Essential Tool: Water meter box key like this one. You might be able to use a wrench like this one to shut the water

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