I’ll be honest with you: I love technology, but I love my family more. I’ve spent my career building and securing networks, and if there’s one thing I’ve learned, it’s that software can fail. I’m so “neurotic” about home security that even with a high-end smart lock installed, I still use a manual reinforcement lock … Read more
A few years ago, my sister planned a massive pool party for my niece. She bought the decorations, prepared the food, and invited all the neighborhood kids. But the day before the party, a heavy rainstorm hit. By Saturday morning, the pool water had turned a horrible, cloudy green. It was incredibly frustrating. Only a … Read more
Do you know how to prevent frozen pipes before disaster strikes? It is 2:00 AM. A blizzard is raging outside, and the temperature has dropped to -10°F (-23°C). You are warm in bed, but down in your crawlspace or uninsulated attic, a copper water pipe is slowly freezing. Water expands when it freezes. Copper doesn’t. … Read more
