Check Gutters and Downspouts After Major Snowfall. Benefits Summary: Protect your home from leaks and mildew. Protect your roof and shingles from water damage. Winter snowstorms are lovely to watch and make our homes feel cozy and warm but there are important tasks for homeowners to perform when the snowflakes begin to fall. Check your […]
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Winter- Have Your Furnace Serviced, Improve Your Air Quality
Service Your Furnace and Check Heating Ducts Benefits Summary: Lower your energy costs. Deliver better air quality. Increase the life of your equipment. Furnace return ducts inhale airborne dust and suck it back into the blower. Add moisture to this mixture and you’ve got a breeding ground for allergy inducing molds, mites, and bacteria. Without […]
Winter – Keep Your Granite Countertop Beautiful and Germ Free
Benefits Summary: Prevent the spreading of germs. Make your countertops easier to clean. Increase your home’s value. Granite is a super tough stone that is formed from volcanic magma. A granite countertop is suitable for any home, because it provides the perfect balance between function and style. Granite is a beautiful natural stone that is highly […]
Late Winter to Early Spring – Prune Trees & Shrubs
Benefits Summary: Promote Plant Health. Encourage Flowering. Maintain Desired Shape or Form. Control Plant Size. It’s best to prune trees and shrubs in the late-winter and early-spring. Watch for disease and look for insect, animal, or storm-damage. Remove any dead or dying branches. Flowering Trees and Shrubs: If the flowers bloom before the leaves, it […]
Winterizing Steps for Your Home
Whipping winds… freezing temperatures … snowstorms … winter is coming and so is the blustery weather than can signal trouble.  From pelting rains to ice storms, winter can take a toll on your home. Left unchecked, some of these problems can be costly.  Avoid the unnecessary expense (and headaches) of dealing with wintertime emergencies by planning ahead.  Winterize your home […]
Tips to Prepare Your Home for Winter
Winter has hit the Oregon region and you want to stay warm and toasty no matter what type of weather falls from the sky. Now is the time to get your home ready for the winter to avoid problems and costly repairs when the spring thaw arrives. Use the following 9 tips to get your […]