Smart homes are no longer a fantasy of the future. Thanks to companies like Nest, home automation is a serious reality. Simply put, home automation lets you monitor and control home appliances/systems remotely from your smartphone or other device for ultimate ease and convenience. Here’s how Nest home automation products can help you create a […]

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It may have taken its sweet time, but warmer weather is finally coming to Minnesota. When the heat and humidity come (and rest assured that they will), it’ll be time to fire up the air conditioning again. While that’s just a figure of speech, neglected AC units can pose a very real fire risk. Before […]

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Along with the freedom and benefits of owning a home comes plenty of responsibility. You’re in charge of all maintenance and safety precautions of the home, such as a properly functioning electrical system. An old or overloaded electrical panel can malfunction and lead to an accidental fire, electric shock, or electrocution in the home, and […]

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While everyone knows that smoke detectors are necessary in a home, many of us forget about them after installation… until the low battery chirp starts up in the middle of the night. When the batteries expire, you just replace them, but what is a smoke detector life span, and how do you know when that […]

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The holiday season is upon us, which means preparing for gatherings with friends and family. Before basting the turkey and pulling on your eating pants, check out these five ways to prepare your home for Thanksgiving. Lower the Temperature You may expect that your November heat and electricity bills will be higher, but you could […]

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