The HeatTrak Homeowner Blog

5 Ways to Get Help With Snow Removal for Your Elderly Parents

The winter months are tricky to navigate for anyone, but the group of people who faces the most difficulty is unquestionably the elderly. To start, seniors are very susceptible to slipping and fall...

10 Tips to Keep Seniors Safe From Wintertime Falls

If you have an elderly loved one who will be spending the winter in a part of the country that typically sees significant snow and ice, there are steps to take that can help keep your loved one saf...

4 Non-chemical Deicing Alternatives to Rock Salt

You know that rock salt can hurt your pavement, your lawn and even your pets. If you want some non-chemical deicing alternatives to rock salt, take a look at this handy infographic.

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...

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...