The HeatTrak Homeowner Blog

7 Tips To Understanding Your Winter Weather Report

Legend has it that variations in the woolly bear caterpillar's number of black vs. red-brown segments correspond to the intensity of winter weather in the months just ahead. Now, that kind of "wea...

The Most Common Snow Shoveling Injuries

The American Journal of Emergency Medicine has recently published the results of a 17-year study that documents the most common injuries associated with shoveling snow. The study found that 11,000...

Top 5 Questions Homeowners Ask in Winter

As winter approaches, homeowners will be asking numerous questions about how to best manage the cold, snow, and ice. Protecting your property and avoiding unnecessary expenses can often be achiev...

Winter Drive Survival Kit: 5 Things to Keep in Your Car This Season

Winterizing your home in case of an emergency snow-in is one major task you should attend to before winter, but you must also consider the possibility of being stranded inside your vehicle during...

HeatTrak in Action: Our New Video!

The winter months are tricky to navigate for anyone, but the group that faces the most difficulty is unquestionably the elderly. They have an increased susceptibility to slipping and falling, and ...

How to Save Money by Preparing for Winter’s Worst

Preparing for the winter season can involve a substantial investment,  but not preparing for it may lead to even greater expenses in the aftermath of a major storm or in continuously harsh winter ...

How to Stay Physically Active When Winter Pushes You Indoors

Snow, ice, slush, freezing temperatures, and fierce winter winds are often enough to tempt even the most resolute workout buff towards a warm blanket on a comfortable couch with a hot cup of cocoa...

5 Winter Roof Damage Issues Homeowners Need to Know

Winter can be especially harsh on a house's roof, and it’s almost never a good idea to simply wait for spring before addressing the issues that the presence of snow and ice on your roof can cause....

Avoiding Driveway Danger: What You Need to Know About Black Ice

Black ice is a well known wintertime danger, particularly as regards driving on highways, but it also can create a hazard right on your own driveway and walking paths. Ironically, shoveling off yo...

Seven Tips For Winterizing Your Home

Both for safety's sake and to cut down the costs of "winter fuel," taking the time and effort to winterize your home is a worthwhile endeavor. Particularly in cold, northern climates where sub-zero...

Ten Scariest Snow-Related Headlines from Last Year's Heavy Winter

Each winter season brings an array of challenges, from cold weather to unrelenting snow accumulation to frustrating power outages. Hazardous conditions grind business to a halt and threaten essent...

Apps and Alerts: Best Resources for Up to Date Winter Weather Info

Every winter, heavy snowfall and blizzard conditions make driving treacherous and threaten essential services. While there’s nothing you can do about Mother Nature, advance warning and the ability ...

How To Prepare Your Elderly Parents for a Winter Storm

One of the most painful moments in a person’s life is when they realize they must submit to the ultimate role reversal and become their parents’ caretaker. Nagging calls switch directions and no l...

Top Winter Safety Tips for the Elderly to Keep in Mind

Every winter season brings in its wake a number of significantly increased health risks, particularly for elderly citizens. One recent study published in the international health and science journ...