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02/02/2022

Some advice from your local maintenance man about the upcoming storm:

Be sure your furnace filter is clean.

Check batteries in your thermostat(if so equipped).

Be sure the water is turned off to your exterior hoses.

If the power goes out, turn off the water at the water meter. Open the faucets inside and let the water out to prevent freeze-up. When power comes back on, turn water on slowly with faucets open and go thru the house listening for leaks. Traps may be frozen if it’s been bad, be aware of this, too.

If it looks like it’ll be a few days of severe cold, consider emptying your hot water tank. Be sure to turn off the breaker so you don’t damage it when the power comes back on before you do.

You may use a gas oven safely for supplemental heat if it’s a pilot light style, just open the oven door. Most modern stoves, however, require electrical to start.

Kerosene can be dangerous and should not be used for heat in a home with sleeping people.

NEVER PUT GENERATORS INSIDE, INCLUDING ATTACHED GARAGES!

Also, get out and shovel your walks! You need the exercise!

Thanks, and be safe out there!

(Reposted for friends in COLD climates)

06/21/2021

Happy fathers day.

04/07/2021

Remember to maintain your property this spring. Keep plants off of you house to reduce pest entering your home . Don't keep piles of wood on the ground as they attract snakes and other pest. You should store wood in piles at least 18 inches off the ground . Keep the grass trimmed away from your foundation. And use 2 feet of mulch as a pest deterrent . Insects , snakes and rodents don't like to cross over mulch .

03/06/2021

Spring is coming . Useful checklist for spring.

02/22/2021

Thermal cameras can find voids in walls and show how the heat travels from heaters or fireplaces . The blue lines are framing studs . The blue on the ceiling is an area missing insulation.

02/17/2021

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11/19/2020

Make sure you inspect the exterior of your home after those winds we had . It is important to catch any issues early before they become bigger issues .

01/14/2020

Remember to keep your gutters free and clear of debris, if wet leaves freeze in your gutter it could lead to costly repairs.

11/05/2019

Make sure to get your chimney inspected before you start a fire 🔥this year . Dirty chimneys can cause chimney fires, which damage structures, destroy homes and injure or kill people.

10/06/2019

The weather is finally changing and that means the little critters will try and get into your home. Take some time and check you doors for gaps and foundations for cracks and seal them up . This will help keep the little critters out of your home .

09/06/2019

Now is the time to prep for fall. The leaves will be turning soon and your gutters will be in need of a good clean out. If you do not clean out your gutters it could cause water to build up. As the temperature drops, ice builds up and then your gutters can eventually fail, causing extensive damage to your home. Better to do the work now rather than pay later.

08/14/2019

The laws have changed in Ohio and home inspectors now have to be licensed . Make sure to check your inspectors credentials .