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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...
30
DEC
2015

Are you ready for a power outage? How residential generators can provide peace of mind.

As I am writing this post on backup home generators, the Midwest and southeastern Wisconsin just got slammed with a huge snowstorm. Not only did we receive a couple inches of snow but the storm started off with high winds and a few hours of heavy sleet that covered trees, cars,...
14
DEC
2015

Home Security 101 – How to keep your home safe throughout the holidays!

All I want for Christmas is my house broke into… What?  Why do homes get broken into?  People are trusting, thinking their neighborhood is a safe one…  Mine is.  I know my neighbors.  Have keys to some of their homes, as they do mine.  However, I still lock my doors and have a...
14
OCT
2015

Water Softener Salt Bridge – Tip for Homeowners

There is something to learn every day.  Here are a few thoughts that I wanted to share with you in regards to water softeners, after talking with my softener guy, Butch. Out of sight out of mind—who looks into the brine / salt tank of their softening unit anyways?  Well you...
22
SEP
2015

Ziplining Adventure with Lake Geneva Canopy Tours

Sometimes you have to just let your hair down and go for it…  I asked the family if they would like to take on Lake Geneva Canopy Tours, (Zip Lines) and I was greeted with an enthusiastic “We are all down, are you kidding?”  Off we went… The weather cooperated with beautiful...
08
SEP
2015

Honey Do List – Lecanium Scale

Here we are at the end of summer and I have now found the answer to an issue that has dogged me all summer, the mess of black goo collecting of everything outside this year… Thought it was tree sap—but not the case. This year’s wet spring has proved to be a great set up for...
08
JUN
2015

Update Your Landscape Design

This is a guest post written by Creekside Landscape Development, Inc. Brick Paver Patios Looking to update that dated patio? Want to install something that is larger then a small stoop with 3 steps? Consider putting in a Brick Paver Patio! Brick pavers are a great alternative to...
09
MAR
2015

Spring Home Maintenance

When Spring comes, it’s easy to think about and to prepare for Spring cleaning and organization. However, Spring should not involve just the cleaning of the interior of your house but should also involve regular maintenance of your home. Here are just a few items that we...
23
JAN
2015

Things to Know About Your Humidifier

We are about half way through the winter months and one problem I see frequently is, problems with the humidification system.  Because these systems are attached to the furnace, they are out of sight and out of mind.  However, when they are not working, the air in the house will...
17
DEC
2014

Furnaces and Dropping Temperatures, What You Need to Know

Most of us don’t want to think about our furnaces (out of sight out of mind).  Today’s furnaces are built with safety and efficiency in mind.  However, most often keeping you safe involves shutting down the furnace.  That’s great if you happen to be home, not so...