One indisputable truth about American homeowners: We love to remodel. Forbes reports U.S. homeowners will spend $450 billion on home renovation projects in 2024. That’s $162 billion more than the 2024 California state budget. But nothing puts a cork in the best laid out home improvement plans than budget-busting estimates coupled with high interest loan […]
Birds: Truly one of nature’s most majestic creatures. Elegant. Graceful. Resourceful. Often beautiful. And an absolute five-alarm migraine and costly nuisance if they decide to call your house their home and favorite daytime hangout spot. And birds love roofs, decks, ledges and gutters almost as much as they love worms. “Unfortunately, if birds use your […]
While not Tornado Alley, any longtime Iowan can tell you the Hawkeye State has been a Bulls-Eye target of many monster storms. For folks in Cedar Rapids, nightmares of the derecho of 2020 (which left a record-setting damage path of $11 billion in its wake) are everywhere. And Mother Nature has been targeting Iowa with […]
A check of the calendar offers us all a nagging reminder. The season of cleaning is here. Spring Cleaning: Mr. Clean, Lysol, Windex and Swiffer Dust Cleaners make it look so effortless, super quick and easy on television. There are no disclaimers in fine print in the ads. Real life, as we know, is another […]
We’re all running at 200 miles per hour as we enter 2024, NASCAR drivers trying to get 48 hours of work done in 24 in this crazy race called life. It’s easy to overlook the little things, especially the hiding in plain sight threats that can damage our home’s livability, structural integrity, or our very […]
“A spark neglected makes a mighty fire.” – Robert Herrick, English Poet Firefighters say the greatest, cruelest trick fire plays is its ability to appear and strike without warning. And fire is at its grinchiest during the holiday season. The decorations, ornaments and beloved treasures that bring the Christmas season alive also bring the very […]
What Are Air Ducts? Air ducts, also known simply as ducts, are a network of pathways or channels used in heating, ventilation, and air conditioning (HVAC) systems to distribute air throughout a building, whether it’s a residential home, commercial building, or industrial facility. These ducts are essential components of HVAC systems and play a crucial […]
You come home after a long day at work ready to relax. The only problem: Your garage door refuses to welcome you home. You try your garage door remote from the car. No dice. You get out of the car, and punch in your security code into the garage door opener switch box. Crickets. Your […]
As you relax on deck with your favorite beverage and bask in the glow of a sun-splashed summer day, it’s natural to think you’re in heaven (Iowa style). This is living the dream. “The cure for a day spent staring at a computer screen is sitting on your deck, watching the sunset, glass of rose’ […]
Water damage can be a major headache for homeowners, but there are several steps you can take to prevent it. Here are some tips to avoid water damage to your home this spring: Clean out gutters and downspouts: Make sure your gutters and downspouts are clear of debris so that water can flow freely away […]
