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Hurricane Protection for Your Home

If you live in a hurricane-prone zone, here are ten hurricane protection tips to help you stay safe and prevent hurricane damage.

Electric

When Lutron invented the dimmer back in 1961, it was a huge innovation in lighting technology at the time. Lutron continues to lead the way in lighting advancements with the Maestro occupancy sensor, a product that makes it easy to remember to turn off the light when you leave a room, because it...

Getting Building Permits for Remodeling Projects

Getting building permits for your remodeling project can be the trickiest and most overlooked part of the remodeling process.  But beware: if a contractor asks you to get building permits yourself, consider it a red flag, according to the National Association of the Remodeling Industry (NARI)....

Exteriors

Every year, nor'easters, hurricanes and other major weather events do plenty of damage to the nation's homes. Wind and rain can flood basements, wash out foundations and rip shingles from roofs. If you have had a storm like this pass through your area, it's wise to have a home inspection to...

Basements

After a flood has swept through your community, keep yourself and your family safe by following these important flood safety tips:

Do not walk through flowing water.  Drowning is the number one cause of flood deaths. Most of these drownings occur during flash floods. Six inches of moving water...