Category: Maintenance
Ice Dam Removal Hacks: What Works and What Doesn’t
Ice dams are an all too common occurrence here in Minnesota, when bi-weekly snowfalls give snow just enough time to start melting before everything refreezes again. This year in particular has offered prime conditions for ice dam formation, with up and down temperatures mixed with sporadic snowfalls. The best way to prevent damage from ice
How to Deal With Ice Dam Removal
Few things spell trouble for your roof quite like ice dam formation. Ice dams, thick ridges of solid ice that form along the ridges of your roof when snow and ice are allowed to melt and refreeze, can cause serious damage to your roof. These thick formations of ice can tear off gutters, loosen shingles,
Ice Dam Prevention: 5 Tips That Will Save You Hundreds of Dollars
Minnesotans are no strangers to the dangers of extreme winter weather. From slippery roads to frozen pipes, homeowners must be vigilant throughout the winter season to prevent expensive home damage. Ice dams are one of the most costly sources of winter home damage. These ice dam prevention tips can save you hundreds of dollars in
Plastic Roof Snow Guards: What You Need to Know
One of the dangers associated with winter conditions here in Minnesota is falling ice or snow from the top of buildings. When snow or ice builds up over the course of multiple winter storms, it can get compacted inside roof gutters. It can then break off in random chunks as it melts, causing snowslides that
11 Winter Heating Hacks That Will Save You Money
When winter temperatures in Minnesota regularly clock in colder than the surface of Mars, we can’t be blamed for wanting to crank up the heat and burrow under our warmest electric heating blanket from January to March. However, that instinct might change when your first heating bill of the winter shows up. How can you
Home Maintenance Chores to Boost Summer Curb Appeal
Whether you’re putting your house on the market or just want to give it a facelift for the summer, spring is a perfect time to get outside and engage in some home maintenance tasks that can reverse the wear and tear of a rough winter to get your house back to looking its best. Repair
6 Steps to Weatherproofing Your Home for Spring Showers
As the saying goes, April showers bring May flowers, but too much rain can mean flooded basements and home water damage. A basement flood can cost a homeowner upwards of $10,000 in repair bills. Weatherproofing your home now can protect you from costly damage when the rainy season sets in. Take the following six steps
Cleaning A/C Evaporator Coils
Spring: the time of year for afternoon strolls around the lake, making sure kids don’t track mud through the house, and performing seasonal maintenance on your home HVAC systems and appliances to prepare for the summer months ahead. One of those seasonal maintenance tasks is cleaning your air conditioner evaporator coils. Dirt, grime, and mold
Essential HVAC Questions Every Homebuyer Should Ask
For most of us, our house is the most important purchase we will ever make. Not only is it our largest financial investment, but it’s the roof over our heads and the place of security from where we build our lives. When shopping for a new home, many people focus on the aesthetics of the
5 Tips for Maximizing Furnace Efficiency
Living in Minnesota, you want your furnace to work hard throughout the winter to keep the chill from creeping in. But you don’t want it to work too hard. The harder your furnace works, the higher your energy bills climb. So what can you do to get the most warmth out of your furnace without
