The HeatTrak Homeowner Blog

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 ...

Clearing Up Some Myths About Our Snow Melting Mats: 8 Questions You've Been Asking

As faithful blog readers know, we like to talk about anything and everything under the winter sun--how to prepare your home for winter, health concerns related to shoveling, hazards that the elder...

What to Know-and What You Can Ignore-About Roof Damage From Hail

Severe winter weather of all kinds can lead to costly roof damage or even roof replacement. While snow and ice damage is generally more common, hail damage, when it does strike, is often the most ...

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...

8 Tips for Safe Rooftop Snow Removal

Most homeowners who live in snow-prone areas of the country take pains to clear off their driveways, walkways, and entry area during the winter. Yet, it is easy, when your focus is turned toward ...

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...

5 Tips for Adjusting Your Insurance Policy for Winter

Homeowners' insurance can be a major risk-management tool that saves you money in the long run and, even when your premiums exceed your claims, saves you out-of-pocket expenses and interest on loan...

Weighing the Costs of Residential Snow Removal

Homeowners, renters, and landlords alike must deal each winter with the costs and inconveniences associated with snow and ice removal. Safety and health concerns, labor requirements, maintenance ne...

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...

7 Ways to Avoid Snow Removal Fines in Your City

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...

6 Ways You Can Help Your Elderly Neighbors This Winter

Everyone living in a cold, northern climate zone, and even those residing in "mid-level states" like Colorado, Missouri, or Maryland, must deal with significant challenges every winter season. The ...