With winter comes shorter days, colder weather, and the potential for ice and snow. As a homeowner, you want to make sure your home is prepared for the winter months ahead. Taking some time now to winterize your home can help prevent costly repairs later on. What Should Be Checked Before the Snow Flies! [...]
Gutters Improper draining of a gutter can cause water to collect around your crawl space and foundation. A clogged gutter can rot the wood trim, creating holes for little critters to enter your attic. Cleaning out leaves and other gunk from your gutters will prevent them from getting clogged and draining improperly. If it [...]
You probably have several smoke detectors in your home, but may not realize just how important it is to have a carbon monoxide detector installed too. Carbon monoxide (CO) poisoning kills several hundred people in their homes every year in the US, and an estimated 20,000 more are sickened by the gas. Many of these [...]
We encourage everyone to install CO detectors throughout your homes or living spaces (see manufacturer recommendations). If you already have CO detectors, give them a test to make sure they have good batteries and are functioning properly. The first day of winter officially starts on Dec 21st this year, however, the cold temperatures in [...]
It's already that time again, fall weather is here, and it feels like winter is already knocking. With many people still working on repairs caused by the previous winter weather, now is the time to start thinking about how to prepare your home for what's to come this year. Many weather predictions including the [...]
