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 […]
Our homes’ exterior sidings are 24/7/365 stylish sentinels protecting our American Dream from what every angry weather Mother Nature sends its way. Cision reports more than half of America’s homeowners (53%) have turned to new siding for their homes’ exterior protection. But even ever-ready, ever-vigilant protectors need occasional TLC and have a retirement age. “Your […]
If only home emergencies gave advance notice before emerging. If only today’s inflation didn’t make paying for them such a pain. Inflation is notorious for taking a wrecking ball to the best laid and most-needed home improvement plans. When it comes to essential home emergency repairs, inflation today can even be more merciless. When you […]
