As the Fall begins to give way to Winter, many of us with pets will lament not being able to get outside and walk or play with them. Dogs and cats in particular will miss being able to run around outside and expend all of …
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Fall is a good time to take care of big home repair projects before shorter days (and in many areas, ice and snow) make outdoor work too difficult. If you do live in an area with cold winters, take some time this fall to boost …
Read Full ArticleWhen we have huge snowfalls such as we have had over these past 2 weeks, it is important that we get that snow removed for both safety and comfort. For the Basement Shoveling snow away from your home and clearing it from the foundation will …
Read Full ArticleWelcome to the second post in our “Preparing your home and basement for the Winter” series. Today it’s Tip #2 and we will talk about the foundation. The foundation of your home is just that, it’s the foundation of the building. The foundation is what …
Read Full ArticleWith November flying by, we are now thinking about Thanksgiving and about Christmas (and maybe New Year’s Eve) too. Have you thought about your home and whether or not it is prepared for the cold Winter months that lie ahead? Here are a few things …
Read Full ArticleDuring the winter months, homeowners who live in snowy, cold areas seldom think about what’s going on in their basements. They probably never think about the potential for basement flooding. In the winter, the ground is typically frozen and covered with several inches, or maybe feet, of …
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