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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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CHRISTMAS LIGHT SAFETY

Posted on December 12, 2013 by Betsy Pond

Don’t flip the switch to show off your dazzling Christmas lights before you take a quick look at these safety tips that have been compiled from several official sources. Don’t take a chance on cutting corners because you are risking damage to your family, roof and house. It won’t take long and is so well

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WHAT ARE NAIL POPS?

Posted on December 3, 2013 by Betsy Pond

When you are inspecting your roof for the winter ahead, look for raised shingles. If you see any, in all probability, it is caused because a nail has popped up and lifted the single. As soon as possible, you should have a professional roofer inspect your roof to make sure it can survive the winter

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TIPS FOR DEEP FRYING TURKEYS FOR THANKSGIVING

Posted on November 26, 2013 by Betsy Pond

When it comes to deep frying turkeys, safety is king. In a recent article on Penn Live, Dennis Mulroy, owner of The Wing Co., offered the following tips to ensure a safe and tasty holiday. Here are Mulroy’s tips, excerpted from an article by Sue Gleiter. Before you do anything, remove the giblets, the pop-up

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TIPS ON WINTERIZING YOUR HOME

Posted on November 25, 2013 by Betsy Pond

Can your home withstand whatever winter has in store for us? Check out the items listed below to make sure your home can survive the cold. Turn off the outside water valves and make sure the lines are drained. Detach hoses and move them to sheds or indoors. Insulate exposed pipes to prevent freezing and

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PROTECTING YOUR LANDSCAPING DURING ROOF REPLACEMENT

Posted on July 3, 2013 by Betsy Pond

You need a new roof, and you have spent years of time and expense on your landscaping and are naturally worried about what will happen to it during the roofing process. Roofing is a messy job. On our contract and on the Checklist we send out that tells you what you should do to prep

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SUMMER MAINTENANCE TIPS FOR ROOFS, GUTTERS AND SIDING

Posted on May 31, 2013 by Betsy Pond

Summer is here, and the flowers, trees and gardens are in full bloom. Make it a point to inspect your roof to make sure that there are no tree branches hovering over your roof. You should inspect your roof every few weeks, particularly after heavy summer downpours. Here’s what you need to know: If tree

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CICADA WARNING

Posted on May 23, 2013 by Betsy Pond

MAKE SURE YOUR GUTTERS ARE CLEAN AND PROTECTED FROM THE CICADA BOMBARDMENT. The cicadas are returning in full blast! In past years, our customers have called exasperated by the cicada shells that are clogging up their gutters. If left unattended, an unbearable smell develops until the gutters are cleaned out and the shells removed. This

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LEAKS

Posted on May 9, 2013 by Betsy Pond

Okay – it’s time – April showers have brought either new leaks or those leaks that you have been ignoring need attention. To paraphrase a Beatles’ song “Fixing a Hole” where the rain gets in and stops my mind from wondering …. Why have I put this off and where will the water go? STOP!

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