When we set the clocks ahead, register our children for summer day camp, and start to open up the windows, it usually means spring is in the air. Many people believe getting a home ready for spring means cleaning the home. If only that were the case! Preparing your house involves many other to-do’s on […]
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Getting Your House Ready to Sell
You might have a growing family and need a bigger home or you may decide that with kids off to college, it’s time to downsize. In either case, you might be thinking of selling your house and moving to a different neighborhood. Buying a house is generally one of the most major investments any family […]
5 Ways to Get Your Home Ready for Winter
It won’t be long before we see snow flurries or possibly a storm. Be proactive this year and winterize your home, preventing the havoc it can wreak on our house and yard. Here are five projects you should put on your to-do list to get your home ready for winter. 1. Clean out the gutters. […]
How to Properly Seal your Windows to Maximize Efficiency in the Winter
As much as we don’t want to admit it, winter is coming and that means the snowflakes and frigid temperatures come along with it. In Wisconsin, there is no escaping it unless you’re a snowbird. So, how can you maximize the heat and efficiency in your home if you have older windows? Sealing them. Here […]
Cleaning Gutters Yourself
Regular gutter-clearing maintenance is vital to your home’s structure. Routine maintenance will keep your home’s foundation, siding, and roof free from costly water damage. While gutters are created to catch rainwater from the roof and move it through downspouts, leaves, and twigs clog the channel, causing rainwater to overflow into the house. Although gutter clearing […]
Signs it Might be Time to Replace Old Windows
If you have an old set of windows that are starting to show their age, it’s time for a replacement. If there is something wrong with your window and door system now, the next issue could be leaks which will cost more money in repairs down the road. Here are some things to watch for […]
Window Covering Safety Month: Untangle the Hazards
It is Window Covering Safety Month, encouraging our local homeowners to use only cordless window coverings if you have babies or young children. If you do have cords on your window coverings, keep this advice in mind: Children, especially toddlers and babies, are full of wonderment and readiness to learn about themselves and their surroundings. […]
October is National Crime Prevention Month
We can thank October for bringing us the spooky holiday of Halloween. And while we can’t wait to give candy to the little ghosts and goblins in our doorway, there are real ghosts and goblins during this time of year that are looking for more than candy. October is #NationalCrimePreventionMonth. Take the proper measures to […]
Can I Use a House-Cleaning Business to Clean My Windows?
If you own a home, you know there’s plenty of routine cleaning, and cleaning windows is no exception. If you already use a professional housekeeping service, you might be tempted to ask your housekeeper to clean the windows. Window cleaners and housecleaners are both professionals. However, housecleaners have a wider range of household responsibilities. Although […]
4 Benefits of Keeping Your Windows Clean and Regular Maintenance
Everyone loves a clean window from glass to the sill, top to bottom. It can improve curb appeal, let in more sunlight and make a good first impression on your visitors. What many people don’t know is that there are benefits to your family and your home when keeping your windows clean. We will share […]
