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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)....
21
APR
2014

Are Your Evergreens Turning Brown?

If you are in the Lake Geneva area you will see a lot of this… Due to the extreme cold and the length of it, the evergreens are now not so green.  I have talked with one of our landscapers about this and he said that these would recover and produce new needles.   Here is an...
15
APR
2014

Winter Critter Removal

Unfortunately, animals and other small critters don’t like the cold either.  This often leads to unwanted entries into client’s homes. If a raccoon gets into a residence (they are creative and persistent), damage can be devastating to the interior of the home...
10
APR
2014

Excessive Snow on Roofs can Cause Damage and What You Need to Know!

Remember what this winter looked like?  We had close to 6 feet of snow this year.  There were several homes where we had to remove vast amounts of snow from the roofs prior to warmer weather.  This helped eliminate the potential for water damage caused by ice dams. Ice dams and...
01
OCT
2013

Winterizing Tip: Crispy Critters

Making sure your fireplace chimney has a functioning cap and screen to keep out the critters is very important.  An inspection of your chimney is inexpensive and could save you multiple headaches.  Bats, birds, squirrels and raccoons have all made their way down unsecured...
15
SEP
2013

Winterizing Tip: Ice Dams

Gutter and downspout cleaning will help keep this from happening.  Ice dams form when water accumulates in the gutters and freezes. Additions snow comes along and we have a freeze thaw cycle but not enough thaw to allow the gutters to carry melting snow away.  Melting snow begins...
02
SEP
2013

Winterizing Tip: Frozen Hose Bibs

Fall is fast approaching and the winter season right behind.  Before freezing temps begin, some care should be taken before winter sets in.  Remove all of the garden hoses from their hose bibs outside, and drain the hoses before putting them away.  If possible shut off the water...
15
AUG
2013

Unique Services

Providing home services to our lakeshore clients goes far beyond traditional house check-ups. Here are a few unique services that we can provide: Metal Designs Those finishing touches are just the items we are concerned about in an effort to make your home feel polished. Metal...
15
JUL
2013

5 Tips to Add Curb Appeal

1. Add Life to Your Front Door One of the quickest ways to add a sense of style that creates a grand entrance is to paint the door a bright bold color. Colors that can add vibrancy to your door include, reds, deep purples, charcoal grays, and sunflower yellow. To make more of an...