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Snow Shoveling Tips: Don’t Forget About These

Posted on February 2, 2018 by admin

Shoveling snow is a way of life for many people during the winter months. While this may not be the most exciting thing you do during this time of the year, it’s a task that you must take on every now and again. If you find yourself buried in snow and holding your shovel, here

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Avoid These Home Disasters This Holiday Season

Posted on November 22, 2017 by admin

The holiday season can be one of the most exciting times of the year. Unfortunately, your excitement can turn sour soon enough if a disaster strikes your home. While you can only do so much to protect yourself and your home, you should still do your best to remain safe at all times. Here are

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How to Use Salt to Eliminate Snow and Ice

Posted on February 17, 2016 by Pond1920

During the winter months, snow and ice accumulation around your home is very common. From your front walk to your driveway, you will find yourself tackling this problem time and time again. Many people believe that more salt is the cure for snow and ice build up. While this can help eliminate some of your

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WINTER HAS ARRIVED: FROZEN PIPES

Posted on February 5, 2016 by Pond1920

It looks like winter has finally hit us, and in order to avoid frozen pipes, take the following precautions: Turn your outside faucets off from inside valves. Remove all hoses from the outside faucets and drain any remaining water from the faucet. Check around the house for other unheated water lines. When the weather is

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CHRISTMAS LIGHT SAFETY

Posted on December 12, 2014 by Pond1920

Don’t flip the switch to show off your dazzling Christmas lights before you take a quick look at these safety tips. Don’t cut corners — you are risking damage to your family, roof and house. Before hanging the first light, check them carefully for cracked cords, frayed ends or loose connections. A combination of shorts

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INDOOR MOLD – THE BASICS

Posted on July 15, 2014 by Betsy Pond

Whether you know it or not, all homes have mold. Its presence is not always immediately known, but it is there and needs to be taken seriously. It can affect your family’s health, as well as damage your home. Here’s an overview: Mold loves dampness: bathrooms, basements, kitchens, attics, and even places where you may

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PROCRASTINATION + RAIN DELUGE = NIGHTMARE

Posted on May 9, 2014 by Betsy Pond

I am pretty sure that there are homeowners out there who have procrastinated about tending to exterior issues. Hopefully the exterior of your home (roof, windows, siding) made it through the recent storms without a hitch. Quite often homeowners are reluctant to get on top of repairs or replacements because, among other reasons, it’s no

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CRITTER CONTROL

Posted on April 4, 2014 by Betsy Pond

With spring finally here, it is time to inspect your home to make sure you have no critters living inside your attic. Animals in your attic can cause major damage to the wiring, the plumbing, and structure of your house. Additionally many critters (such as squirrels, raccoons and bats) could be carrying rabies, and you

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ICE DAMS 101

Posted on January 24, 2014 by Betsy Pond

While Icicles look somewhat magical and remind us that winter has arrived, they are in fact an indication that something is wrong in that home. Usually that something is the dreaded ice dam. Let me give you a definition of an ice dam and why it occurs: An ice dam is a block of ice

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DEALING WITH FROZEN PIPES

Posted on January 16, 2014 by Betsy Pond

Polar vortex? Bi-polar weather? Frozen pipes – no matter how well you think you have winterized your home, you are still susceptible to frozen pipes. Tonight’s evening news reported that there have been over 200 calls to the fire department in Prince George’s county alone about frozen pipes. Water is tricky because it expands as

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