Reading time: 5.5 minutes Happy spring! This is the time of April showers, which bring May flowers (or in my case, a wet basement). But as you stay inside to help curb the COVID-19 pandemic, you might be wondering, "How do I start gardening at home?" Hosts Caroline and Jeff welcomed Erik Maietta of Country Mile Garden on a recent episode of the vip...

Have a homeowner horror story? You're not alone! Here at vipHomeLink, the crew has seen our share of flooded basements, broken pipes, bats in the attic, and electrical surges. Our mission is to "prevent the preventable," which is why we want to share our stories to stop similar disasters from occurring in your house. Introducing the vipHome Po...

Fire safety is always paramount, but now that you're spending a bit more time inside your home, it's imperative that you follow the proper fire safety procedures to make sure you and your family stay safe. Since we strive to "prevent the preventable" here at vipHomeLink, we reached out to Susan McKelvey of the National Fire Prevention Association (...

Even though March and April moved at a snail's pace, the blustering hot days of summer will be here before you know it. Unfortunately, it may take a while for your HVAC maintenance professional to complete the annual spring maintenance to your unit with the current stay-at-home orders. So here at vipHomeLink , we want to help you stay cool while yo...

Reading time: 4 minutes When staying at home during a pandemic, you might be having more issues with your electricity. This can be a major problem in terms of home safety as well as an interrupted workday. (You can't be on a video conference call without electricity or Wi-Fi.) That's why our team pulled the following advice from our member-exclusiv...