by MMinard | Jul 26, 2021 | Uncategorized
There have been lots of wet basements after the heavy rains this week. Here’s why gutters are so important! 1. If your gutters do not extend at least 6 feet from your house- as seen in the top 2 photos, the water can drain right back to your foundation and into...
by MMinard | Apr 28, 2021 | Uncategorized
When buying a new car, you always want to take it for a test drive, and take it to your mechanic to make sure that there are no major defects before buying. When purchasing a home, you are spending *much* more than that, and repairs can also be much more costly! It is...
by MMinard | Dec 5, 2019 | Uncategorized
The short answer: YES! Bathroom ventilation systems are designed to exhaust odors and damp air to the home’s exterior. Ventilation systems should be installed in all bathrooms, including those with windows, since windows will not be opened during the winter in...
by MMinard | Nov 12, 2019 | Uncategorized
Now that winter (well at least it feels like winter in November) is upon us, there are 10 simple things you can do around your home to prepare it for the cold weather. Insulation: New Iowa homes now require R49 as a reference to how much insulation you may need in the...
by MMinard | Oct 28, 2019 | Uncategorized
A few years ago there was a great episode of Myth Busters where they tested what would happen if a water heater in a house exploded. The water heater literally shot out of the roof like a rocket! (Watch here) You may be wondering, “Could this happen to me?” Here are a...
by MMinard | Sep 17, 2019 | Uncategorized
Summer and fall are a great time for fun, game day parties, and backyard BBQ’s. I enjoy a good party (who doesn’t?) but often times we can be too busy having fun and not be prepared for possible dangerous situations. Recently, I was at a party when the atmosphere...
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