“An ounce of prevention is worth a pound of cure.” ~ Benjamin Franklin If only winter’s wrath stopped at slick sidewalks, frosted windshields and shoveling the driveway. Last year winter-caused insurance catastrophes put a $2.3 billion hurt on American home, auto and business owners according to the Insurance Information Institute. That migraine-enducing and checkbook-numbing […]
The Linn County Public Health website recently published some great information about key principles of a healthy home, and we felt it was well worth sharing.
Life in the gutter isn’t easy, especially if you’re tasked with keeping your home dry and routing rainwater away from your residence. When was the last time you cleaned your gutters? If the answer is only when they become loaded with leaves, that’s the wrong answer. We understand the words don’t scream excitement. Cleaning gutters […]
“Winter is not a season, it’s an occupation.” ~ Author Sinclair Lewis From the bitter winds of fall to the chilly rains of November to the snow storms and blizzards of December and January to the brutal arctic freeze of February, winter’s wrath can do a number on homes. And no homes feels winter’s bitterly […]
You need your aging carpet replaced and call the first local carpet installer you come across on Google. You quickly look up their phone number and schedule an appointment. Problem solved? Not yet. A brutal winter storm batters your home, leaving you with costly flood damage, and in need of new flooring ASAP. You check […]
When the temperatures sink below 15 below zero during brutal Midwest winters, it’s not just people who are endanger of getting frostbite. Extreme winter temperatures are extremely hard on pipes and leave homes vulnerable to water damage. Exposed pipes, heating system failures and bitterly cold weather can cause your water pipes to freeze. Severe cold […]
You spend thousands of dollars refinishing your basement from a concrete dungeon into a relaxing and multi-dimensional living quarters. You add a new recreation room – your very own man cave, a new home office, a new bedroom, a new bathroom and new laundry room, plus tens of thousands of dollars to the value of […]
A spark neglected makes a mighty fire. – Robert Herrick Fire is an ever present threat to American homes. A simple unattended stove or burning candle can ignite an unstoppable fuse that can destroy your American Dream. According to the National Fire Protection Association, an estimated 374,000 U.S. homes catch fire annually. The cumulative […]
The threat of fire never sleeps, and never is fire more likely to strike American homes than during the harsh cold of winter. More fires occur during winter than any other time of year. The good news for home owners: Taking simple precautions can prevent most fires. Home fire awareness starts by ensuring you have […]
After fire damage, it is natural to want to jump right in and clean the building and contents. Timely action can be a great help, but incorrect action can jeopardize or impede satisfactory restoration. What to Do: Clean and protect chrome trim on faucets and other brightwork by washing with detergent and applying a coating […]
