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Prepare For A Weather Emergency

September 23, 2013

Be prepared for a weather emergency, especially if you have children or seniors in your care. Take steps now to put a plan in place of where to re-group and put together an emergency kit (and don’t forget about your pets!). The article, National Preparedness Month, by Earth Gauge is full of helpful ideas and […]

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First Day Of Fall

September 22, 2013

Seasonal Checklist Today marks the first day of fall, and what a wet, blustery, fall day it is! I have already had to rescue two plants that were blown off their stands on the deck.  If you haven’t completed your fall to-do list, today is a good time to reflect on those projects that still […]

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Chimney Cleaning Services Are In High Demand

September 21, 2013

Do you need your chimney cleaned before the heating season kicks in? It won’t be much longer before you want to start a cozy fire to take the cold chill of fall out of the room. The rule of thumb is you should have your chimney cleaned after every two cords of wood are burned. […]

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Gutter & Downspout Cleaning, Gutter Repair, Gutter Replacement

September 18, 2013
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How to Clean Rain Gutters & Downspouts Gutters and downspouts should be kept clear of debris and properly diverting water away from your home. If you don’t mind working from a ladder, this is a job you can do on your own. First clean out any lose debris using a scoop or simply by hand. […]

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Home Remodeling Projects Can Be Fun, But Challenging.

September 12, 2013

Our mission is simple – to ensure our customers accomplish their home improvement projects successfully, from concept to completion. Remodeling projects, whether it be one room or your entire home, require careful planning. Initial design, preparing plans, material choices, obtaining permits, and installation is a lot to think about and manage – all while keeping […]

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Prepare Your Home For Winter

September 3, 2013

Lawn Care: To ensure a healthy lawn in the spring, take a bit of time this fall to apply a quality fertilizer and weed killer. Thatch and re-seed or lay sod as needed.
Outdoor Faucets: Once all the yard work is completed, remove, drain, and store hoses for winter. If you have an inside valve for each outdoor faucet, turn these off and open the outside faucet slightly to drain any water left in the pipes. Attach insulated covers over outside faucets. Blow out sprinkler systems.

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