It’s becoming a tradition for the HomeTech Team to share some our favorite Wasatch Back Holiday Activities. Get out to Park City, Heber or Midway and enjoy some of the best the area has to offer this December. Skiing/Snowboarding at the Local Resorts: Park City Mountain Resort, Deer Valley and Woodward Park City are open […]
Top 10 Thanksgiving Safety Tips
The holiday season is a time for family, friends and feasts. This might mean you end up spending more time than usual in the kitchen, so it’s important to brush up on your Thanksgiving Safety Tips. Cooking is the main cause of home fires any time of the year but are especially common on Thanksgiving. […]
Winter Fire Safety Preparation
It’s October and it’s time to start thinking about winter fire safety preparation. Just last week, I heard our local radio station, KPCW interviewing Park City Fire District Marshal Mike Owens about winter fire safety. Some of Mike Owen’s key points included: 1.) Clear all excessive debris around the exterior of your house. This includes […]
Danger of Sewage Water
Usually, we don’t spend a lot of time thinking about the danger of sewage water in the home. It rains and water goes where it should. You can be in danger of sewer water contact if large volumes of storm water and ground water entering sewage systems cause back-ups into basements and on to private […]
What are Arc Fault Circuit Interrupters?
Arc Fault Circuit Interrupters (AFCI) are circuit breakers required for specific circuits throughout the home. They add an extra layer of protection against arcing conditions that could start fires at the electrical panel.Rather than only detecting overloads and short circuits—which simply shut off the breaker—AFCI breakers are always on the hunt for any type of […]
Things to do this 4th of July
Happy Independence Day! As we do with many holidays, the HomeTech Team has compiled a list of our favorite things to do this 4th of July in the Wasatch Back. Get out that picnic blanket, lawn chair and dress in red, white and blue to celebrate the Independence Day with your family and friends in […]
