Category: Security
A Call to Action!
This post is as much for myself as it is for anyone reading. I have neglected this site long enough. Life gets in the way However, this topic of security for the home has not left my mind. I think I felt somewhat self-conscious about my soap box. I don't want people to feel guilty. I don't want to add stress to their life. I understand the complexities of EVERY gadget that you might have. I also know it can be REALLY confusing to figure out how to make it secure.
However, I continue to see news articles of information being leaked or stolen. I continue to see increasing trends of addiction to pornography, on-line gambling, etc. I can't be self conscious of this message. We can't just sit back and TRUST that nothing will happen.
The Intenet is still in … Read More »
Is your foundation secure? – Operating System Updates
Since being a homeowner, there is one thing that you dread and try to avoid. WATER DAMAGE. It doesn't matter if you have a new house or old house. When it rains, depending on the grade of the land, the water will try and find a way into your house. We just went through a basement renovation. Before the renovation, there was a suspicious area that would get damp every time it rained. We pulled away the dry wall and it was all rotted. And there it was. A hairline crack in the foundation where the water would seep through. We fixed the crack and created a channel for the water to drain under neath the house. We got all of the framing and dry wall done. The night when the dry wall was done was a really big rain … Read More »