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23
MAR
2022

New Ownership

Hi! My name is Peter Hatlestad. I’d like to share a little about myself with you. My first lawn mowing job was during the summer of 1978. I mowed Mr. Clarence Peebles’ yard. Once a week I would ride my bike to his house pulling our Toro mower behind me. On each visit, Mr. Peebles...
23
MAR
2022

Transition

First of all, let me thank each of you for being a client of Sontag Home Services.   Many of you have “hung in there” over the last 50 years through several of our family transitions with the business.  (First, it was run by our dad, then by my brothers Pat and Tim,...
20
DEC
2018

The Gift of Christmas

My most memorable Christmas…. Well that’s an easy one. I got a box of charcoal! I was devastated and embarrassed at the jeers from all my brothers and sisters… To this day I hesitate to open gifts in front of people…. Hope this Christmas does not involve...
11
APR
2018

Winter House Watch, Who Needs It?

Today’s technologies are certainly lifestyle enhancers, but are not foolproof. There is a company who is available to do winter house watch while you are away.  Sontag Home Services, Lake Geneva’s original winter house watch service, forty eight years and...
12
MAR
2018

Why You Need More than Home Security Monitoring

If I have an alarm service do I still need Sontag Home Services to provide home security monitoring? There is only so much electronic monitoring can do… SHS is able to be at your home in minutes (day or night) and can save you from costly repairs. Client’s homes are physically...
08
MAR
2018

Spring is the Time to Check Your Gutters

Daylight Savings time changes this Saturday night, spring is close.  Something that should be on a homeowner’s and property manager’s radar this time of year, gutters!   Following are some things I’ve learned either from my own home, or in my years of house...
27
JAN
2017

Upcoming Art Show at the Bottle Shop in Lake Geneva

We love supporting local artists and our very own artist, Esther Sharp… Looking for a little warmth and culture in the middle of winter? Join Esther Sharp and Jennell Juhnke for the opening reception of their art exhibition on Friday, February 10th from 5-7pm at the Bottle...
26
SEP
2016

How to Get the Most Out of Your Heating and Cooling Systems

Systems are designed to provide optimal efficiency and comfort. Now it’s time to do the same to your home. Here are some things you can do around the house to optimize the operation of your system, as well as the comfort inside your home. Cooling System Maintenance Set the...
16
FEB
2016

Automatic Water Shut Off System Benefits

There are obvious things that can be done proactively to mitigate water damage.  In our home watching experience (43 yrs. and counting) this is a great area to invest some thought and perhaps a little of your hard earned capital.  The amount spent, can pale in comparison to...