7 Tips for Maintaining a Wood Burning Fireplace
Winter calls for getting cozy around the fireplace, but before you do, here are 7 tips to help maintain that fireplace:
Which Deicer is Best for You?
With colder weather approaching, it’s important to know your options when it comes topicking the best deicer for your family and home. There’s a wide variety of products onthe market and one size does not fit all. Here’s a list of products to consider before yougo to the store: It’s always important to do your […]
Kitchen Safety: Fire Prevention
According to the NFPA, ranges or cooktops were the cause of 61% of all reported house fires and 78% of cooking related injuries. These reports peak during Thanksgiving and Christmas. So, before you bake your famous pumpkin pie or your grandma’s carrots, here are some things to remember: Grease and oil can be incredibly dangerous. […]
7 Ways to Keep Your Home Warm
Winter months mean colder temperatures. If you’re looking to keep your home cozy-warm, without breaking the bank, here are some helpful tips to staying warmer in the coming months. For more energy saving tips, you can visit The U.S. Department of Energy’s website.
10 Tips for Winterizing Your Home
Winter is coming, which means it’s time to start thinking about winterizing your home to avoidany costly repairs down the road. If you’re going to be away from your home for an extended period of time, remember to turnyour water completely off. You may also want to consider having your plumbing system drainedto keep pipes […]
MONDAY MINUTE
Our final #MondayMinute is a friendly faucet reminder. We may not have freezing temperatures yet, but they’re coming. Make sure you take the time to properly drain all outside hose and drains, including in-ground irrigation systems. A frozen pipe full of water can lead to an expanded, busted pipe, which can then lead to a […]
MONDAY MINUTE
Our #MondayMinute this week is a fire ready reminder. Nothing is sweeter than a nice fall night, sitting next to the fireplace. Before you go lighting that fire, make sure to inspect and clean your fireplace. Creosote (soot) build-up is common in wood burning fireplaces and is very dangerous if not cleaned properly. Speaking of […]
MONDAY MINUTE
It’s our #MondayMinute Fall House Prep, and today we’re talking Gutters. Before the weather starts to get too cold and wet, take the time to get your gutters cleaned. Clogged gutters can lead to water damage inside and outside your home. While cleaning, keep an eye out for large accumulation of roof granules. This is […]
Spartan Emergency Water Removal Co-Sponsors Local Tournament to Benefit Muscular Dystrophy Association
On August 20th, the community came together to raise funds for a very special recipient: the Muscular Dystrophy Association (MDA.) In the first annual Bags & BBQ Cornhole Tournament, folks filed in to Fill the Boot with donations, fill their bellies with BBQ, and fill the boards with cornhole bags. Hosted by the Fraternal Order […]
How to Safely Put Out a Kitchen Fire
Tis’ the season for cooking, baking and frying. If you’re like many Americans, you spend the next two months hosting family and friends with big meals and that can unfortunately mean having to potentially deal with a kitchen fire. According to the NFPA, Thanksgiving and Christmas are the peak holidays for home cooking blazes. This […]