Category: Energy-Efficient Upgrades

CHICAGO (CBS) – Before an extreme cold snap hits starting this weekend, plumbers and across Chicago are urging people to prepare their homes now. Insurance experts said the same thing. There's a plumbing shortage that's getting worse – so not only will repairs take longer, they'll also be much more expensive. About a year ago… Continue reading Plumbers and insurance companies are advising Chicago residents to protect their homes from the Arctic blast

When my friend Sarah first mentioned hiring professional home addition design and construction services that use AI-powered planning tools, I was skeptical. Another technical gimmick, I thought. But watching her home transform into a responsive, intelligent living space changed everything I thought I knew about modern architecture. The technology behind the transformation The process began… Continue reading How AI-driven design is revolutionizing home remodeling

When I turn on my gas stove, nitrogen oxide fumes flow into my kitchen. This happens every time I light a burner to boil water or fry an egg, and the pollution soon reaches levels that are harmful to my heart and lungs. Most homes in Maryland and Montgomery County that use gas stoves have… Continue reading Smoking in Montgomery County – Maryland Matters

Despite the company's recent struggles, popular consumer audio brand Sonos has always been a valued integration for whole-home control compatibility. The latest control company to offer seamless support for Sonos is URC, which has improved its first, six-year-old Total Control integration. Now customers in the smart home/residential and light commercial/residential markets can leverage wireless multiroom… Continue reading URC adds Sonos support, expanding its Total Control integrations

SEGUIN, Texas – A fire at Navarro High School was “quickly extinguished” after school Monday, according to the Guadalupe County Fire Marshal. The sheriff's office received a call about smoking at Navarro High School, 6350 State Highway 123 North, around 5 p.m Guadalupe County Fire Rescue, Geronimo Volunteer Fire Department, Seguin Fire Department, New Braunfels… Continue reading The fire at Navarro High School was “quickly extinguished,” the Guadalupe County Fire Marshal says

I'm a big fan of YouTube videos that describe cheap products you can find at discount stores like AliExpress, Temu, and Wish. My favorite is Great Scott's AliExpress Hidden Gems range, which never ceases to amaze me. I think it's time for me to try my hand at some cheap home tech finds (or misses)… Continue reading I bought 5 cheap home tech products on AliExpress to see if they were any good

Things never seem to get cheaper, and if you're looking to replace an HVAC system in the coming year, your wallet is going to take a hit. New regulations designed to help curb global warming are the reason for the price increase in 2025. “We're looking at about 30%, 40%, 50% more than we were… Continue reading New federal regulations mean a new HVAC system will likely cost you a lot more

The US Cybersecurity and Infrastructure Security Agency (CISA) published four advisories on industrial control systems (ICS) on Friday. These advisories provide important updates on current security challenges, vulnerabilities, and potential exploits impacting Schneider Electric, Delta Electronics, and Rockwell Automation hardware. CISA has disclosed the presence of “false authentication” in Schneider Electric's PowerChute Serial Shutdown equipment… Continue reading CISA reports vulnerabilities in ICS devices from Schneider Electric, Delta Electronics and Rockwell Automation

MONMOUTH COUNTY – It may be cold outside, but the Monmouth County Park System is heating up with its great winter offerings, including a shark talk, a nightly bonfire, a whimsical children's theater class and more. Interested? Here are the details: • Pine Barren Bonfire from 6 to 8 p.m.,… Continue reading Things are heating up in Monmouth County parks this winter

NEWARK, NJ – Stefan Noesen scored a power play goal in overtime and Jacob Markstrom made 23 saves as the New Jersey Devils defeated the Tampa Bay Lightning 3-2 on Saturday night. Ondrej Palat and Jack Hughes also scored for New Jersey, which had a 1-4-1 road record since a 4-2 home win over Carolina… Continue reading Noesen's goal in overtime puts the Devils past the Lightning 3-2