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Kate Pospisil

Kate Pospisil

Kate is a homeowner in Central Texas with extensive experience in remodeling and designing a home from the ground up. She is more of an idea person than a DIY-er and sincerely appreciates the expertise of contractors to help her achieve her home goals! Kate has been writing and editing for over 5 years, holds a certification in editing from Berkeley, and thrives on creating thoughtful, well-constructed content for readers.

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maintenance and care

Natural Gas Generators and Carbon Monoxide: What Homeowners Should Know

Understanding the Concern Natural gas generators are one of the most popular standby power options for homeowners. They connect directly to…

15 Practical Ways Homeowners Can Use a Generator

More Than Just Backup Power When people think about generators, they often picture them humming away during a blackout. While that is their…

cost and budgeting

The Real Costs and Benefits of Installing a Whole-House Generator

Why Homeowners Consider Whole-House Generators A whole-house generator is more than just a convenience — for many homeowners, it’s…

maintenance and care

Diesel Generator Maintenance Made Simple: 10 Must-Know Steps

Why Regular Generator Care Matters A diesel generator can be a rock-solid backup power source, but like any engine, it needs consistent…

research and planning

Installing a Portable Backup Generator? Don’t Skip These Key Questions

Why Asking the Right Questions Matters Power outages happen — sometimes in the middle of a thunderstorm, sometimes on a perfectly sunny…

research and planning

Understanding UEF Ratings for Water Heaters: What You Need to Know

Choosing the Right Water Heater Starts With the UEF Rating When comparing water heaters for your home, understanding efficiency ratings is…

research and planning

5 Things Every Homeowner Should Know About Home Security

Home Security: What You Need to Know New technology has given homeowners more options than ever for improving home security. From…

research and planning

How Water Leak Sensors Work — and Why Every Home Needs Them

Water Leak Sensors: What to Know Water damage may seem like a small nuisance, but it’s actually the number one reason for home insurance…

Home Security, Homeowner Resources

How to Protect Yourself From Door-to-Door Home Security Sales in [y]

Door-to-Door Home Security Sales: What You Need to Know If you’re a homeowner, chances are you’ve had a door-to-door salesperson show…