The best time to prepare your home for winter is BEFORE temperatures drop below zero. So if you haven’t started, here are the steps you need to take.

If you don’t accidentally leave one of your children at home while you’re traveling for the holidays, then your home truly will be unprotected. And don’t expect Kevin McCallister from Home Alone to defend your home against intruders, either.

The home heating system keeps your family nice and warm during the coldest winter months. Depending on the weather conditions, the heater may be running 24/7 — and driving up your monthly electric bill. But before you can start taking steps to maximize your heater’s efficiency, it’s important to learn what affects your heater’s efficiency — whether you have a furnace, heat pump, or broiler.