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24
NOV
2014

Prevent Pipes from Bursting during Winter Months

Often overlooked, failing to remove hoses from hose bibs in the fall can cause the hose bib to fail.  Ice can build up in the hose causing undue pressure on the valves and seals in the hose bib to the point something gives… this often results in pipes bursting. When it does, if...
15
OCT
2014

The Facts About Proper Home Maintenance – Part 3

In a recent interview with WisconsinRealEstate.com, we were asked a few questions regarding proper home maintenance. This is the third post in a series relating to the article. What are the basic things in people’s houses and yards that require regular maintenance? In the...
25
SEP
2014

House Watch Services

House watch services are designed to provide the homeowners with peace of mind while away from their property.    Proper house watching services involve a good understanding of the home’s inner workings (heating, AC, water systems) and the people who work on them. House watching...
11
SEP
2014

Trusted House Sitting Services

House sitting services do provide peace of mind and add to quality of life when properly handled by a trusted and experienced company.    An ideal company would be in the business of house sitting for decades, with testimonials from real satisfied clients of ten years or more… ...
27
AUG
2014

The Facts About Proper Home Maintenance – Part 2

In a recent interview with WisconsinRealEstate.com, we were asked a few questions regarding proper home maintenance. This is the second post in a series relating to the article. Can you describe two or three of the most common areas that homeowners don’t regularly maintain...
04
AUG
2014

The Facts About Proper Home Maintenance – Part 1

In a recent interview with WisconsinRealEstate.com, we were asked a few questions regarding proper home maintenance. This is the first post in a series relating to the article. What are some of the dangers or consequences of not properly maintaining your home? Maintaining a home...
27
MAY
2014

Dedicated Winter Service

Here is just one of the casualties of this winter’s cold, ice and snow.  Jeff (many of the clients have met him) was helping me with house checks when an ice covered driveway took him through the woods—and not to grandma’s house.  Even with a plowed driveway and...
22
MAY
2014

Winter Recap: Unusual Winter Fun on Geneva Lake

Having subzero weather is not all bad…  Here are some ice boaters who found Lake Geneva’s 26” of ice delightful!  What is not caught in the picture is the grilling and tailgating going on just down the way!
07
MAY
2014

Winter Water Damage

Water damage can get serious.  This ceiling had to be opened, wet insulation removed from attic and replaced not only the insulation, but also a large portion of the ceiling.  Did I mention we handle all aspects of water damage and repair?  P.S. the can light in this picture was...
01
MAY
2014

Potholes and Damaged Roads due to a Brutal Winter

Frost got into the ground far enough to affect water mains, causing them to freeze and break in several areas.  In Williams Bay, Wisconsin where I live, twenty-seven families were without water for five weeks due to a frozen water main.  (They were all on city sewer and water)....