With winter storms on the horizon, now is a great time to talk about preparation. Being prepared for winter weather can make a significant difference if and when a disaster strikes. Which disaster you prepare for will depend on a wide array of characteristics, but there are general steps you can take to prepare your home. We’ll go over our...

Choosing A Contractor Finding a good home repair damage contractor can be difficult. You need to know who you can trust to renovate your home when disasters like storms, water leaks, and fires wreak havoc on your home. When you find your home in need of repair, what are some of the things to look for in a contractor? In...

Winter is Here Now that winter is here, we need to talk about your roof. With the cooler temperatures come winter storms and snow. This time of year is when your roof can take a major beating. Whether it’s your home or a commercial business, it’s important to do a thorough inspection to avoid further damage and an emergency roof...

Assessing For Hoarding Cleanup It isn’t easy watching someone you love in distress. Hoarding behavior can occur anywhere and with anyone. When you feel that something is wrong, it is important for you to assess the situation and see whether the behavior has become so severe that intervention is necessary. Be cautious. Try to assess the situation from afar, making...

The Importance of Insurance If you manage a property, then you’re probably familiar with renters’ insurance liability coverage. But property managers are always inspecting their bottom line and find themselves asking why insurance is so important. We’ve gathered a list of reasons why a typical renters’ insurance coverage can save you thousands of dollars in the event of disaster.  ...

Seasonal weather can wreak havoc on a building. Storms that reach wind speeds of 45mph or higher will begin to strip shingles, break tree branches, and uproot debris.   Whether you are looking to protect or replace the roof on your home, place of business, or other building, it’s important to know what to look for and how to identify...

There are so many decisions that a homeowner needs to make to improve, protect, and maintain their home. For homes with basement windows, one such decision concerns window wells and how they are protected.   Let’s look over window well coverings, their features, and why they are important to protect your basement and the structural integrity of your home.  ...

When an emergency hits your home, you don’t want to be stuck digging for instruction booklets or flipping through user manuals to try and figure out a solution. Especially when it comes to the utilities in your home, it’s a good idea to be prepared and confident as to the steps to take when something goes wrong.   Let’s go...

As the weather starts to warm up, it is time to begin watering your outdoor plants and garden. However, springtime is also when people notice an issue with their outdoor faucets. Hopefully, last autumn you turned off the shutoff valve, capped spigots, and checked for leaks. If you took preventative measures, your outdoor spigots should be just fine this spring....

Ahh, it’s that wonderful time of year when snow and ice is coating the ground. It’s a great time of year if you love ice fishing and snowmobiling, but it might not be so great if you have an old home with a leaky roof. In order to prevent your home (or business) from a winter disaster caused by an...