Disaster season is here, and storms and flooding are always a looming danger. Even minor flooding can do catastrophic damage to your heating and cooling system. Before you try to salvage or start water-damaged equipment, it’s vital to understand the proper steps you should take to remain safe. Ensure your home is safe to enter. […]
It’s time to deck the halls, put up the tree, and try to out-illuminate your neighbors! But getting ready for the holidays means keeping your family and home safe, as well. Here are some ways to gain some peace of mind while you’re spreading peace on earth this season: Turn it off. The lights look […]
Winter is coming! But there’s still time to prepare your home for the extreme temperatures. Winterizing your home will help protect against damage, keep heating and utility bills low, and keep your family safe and warm all winter long. Check the windows. Make sure your windows are in good repair. Replace worn or degraded weatherstripping […]
Have your furnace cleaned and checked for operating safety. We see everything from faulty pilots to birds’ nests in furnace exhausts. This can result in fires or carbon monoxide poisoning. Check your fireplace flue before burning any fires. Have a professional firm clean your fireplace and chimney before the winter use. Place a carbon monoxide […]
Spring cleaning season is right around the corner! That means Spring storms are coming, too. Spring weather in the Midwest can be especially unpredictable, so now is the time to begin taking steps to prevent storm damage to your home. Here are a few tips to prepare for the stormy season ahead: Fix any existing […]
Ah, winter! The crisp, cool air. The clean, bright snow. The frozen water pipes. Get your home ready for winter with these basic maintenance tips. Clean your gutters. You knew this was coming. Clear the fall leaves out of your gutters to prevent water, ice, and snow from accumulating and causing an even bigger mess […]
You work hard to keep your home and your family safe. Your home is likely equipped with smoke alarms, fire extinguishers, deadbolts on the doors, burglar alarms, motion detectors, security cameras, maybe even a very large dog. You may think you’re protected against anything. But do you have a carbon monoxide detector? Carbon monoxide is […]
Whew, what a winter! Warmer days are starting to break through. Soon, we’ll face sweltering temperatures and dousing humidity. Is your air conditioner up to the task? Typically, as soon as temperatures begin reaching seventy degrees Fahrenheit, it’s time to make sure your AC unit is in proper working order. Go ahead and flip it […]
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