The HeatTrak Homeowner Blog

18 Ways to Save Electricity (or Go Green) this Winter Without Sacrificing Warmth

Winter readiness can mean many things, but the desire to "go green" and save on your electric bill must be balanced with the desire to stay warm and comfortable. To put it "colorfully," you want to...

Getting Ready for Winter with Chip Wade, Celebrity Craftsman

Let’s take a peek into the life and work of Chip Wade, a home designer and craftsman who’s built a career doing what he loves -- serving as a creative vehicle to design homes of his clients’ dreams...

6 Deicing Alternatives to Rock Salt

Rock salt melts ice, but it also does a lot of damage. Use this handy infographic to find deicing alternatives to rock salt that are gentler on your walkway.

Keep Your Parents Safe This Winter, Even if They Live in Another State

We owe a lot to our parents. They brought us into this world, kept us safe through our most vulnerable times, and didn’t kill us no matter how annoying we were. Well, now your parents have grown ol...

Winter Readiness Checklist

Preparing for the arrival of harsh winter weather is more than a matter of convenience: it’s critical to protecting your safety and health. Serious injuries are all too common in the winter, from s...

Are You and Your Family Prepared for Winter Storm Season? Six Questions to Ask Yourself

AccuWeather is predicting above-average snowfall for the East Coast this winter, and a long winter for the entire U.S. What this means is: if you haven’t already done so, now is the time to get rea...

What Does the Old Farmer’s Almanac Say About U.S. Winter 2017/18?

As a homeowner, your life would be immeasurably easier if you could predict what type of weather conditions are headed your way with each incoming winter season. You’d know what kind of precautions...

Five Ways to Heat Your Deck This Winter

In regions of the country that see cold and snowfall in winter, enjoying your deck, patio, or outdoor kitchen is an activity that usually remains off-limits until the arrival of warmer weather.  B...

Quick but Handy Guide to Buying a Snow Shovel

In recent years, innovations in snow shovel technology have led to a wide range of new and unique shovel types. These innovations are a blessing, but they can also make finding your ideal snow shov...

Shoveling Increases Heart Attacks, Study Shows

A recent Canadian study proves what homeowners in cold-weather climates have always suspected: the risk of heart attack increases following a snowfall. The study was conducted in Quebec from 1981 t...

How to Remove Snow from Decorative and Stamped Concrete Walkways and Driveways

One of the most attractive and impactful improvements you can make to enhance the curb appeal of your home is a decorative and stamped concrete walkway or driveway. The transformation of an entire ...

Best Snow Shovel Techniques for Seniors

Back injuries, slip-and-fall fractures, hypothermia and other health hazards are especially common among senior citizens who opt to shovel their own driveway and walkways. However, if you’re physic...

All You Ever Wanted to Know About Heated Driveways: 5 Facts About Heated Driveways

Benefits and drawbacks of heated driveways As this winter season rolls along, some homeowners are already thinking about next winter and how they can make their life easier when it comes to drivewa...

How to 'Keep up with the Joneses' This Winter

When your neighbors find ways to manage winter weather that you might not have thought of, it could be more than a case of envy or curiosity that makes you take note. “Keeping up with the Joneses” ...