Jun 23, 2021 | News
Preparation is key during hurricane season. As long as you have taken the right precautions, there’s no need to worry. Below is a simple list to help guide you during this time.
Be Prepared:
- Stock up on non-perishables & water. If you can’t find water, do not worry. Fill all the items you have at home with tap water for future use. Remember to have a can opener also!
- Have gas on hand for grill use. If power is out, you’ll at least have a means to cook hot food. Try to store a 2nd gas can for emergency situations.
- Secure outdoor furniture, trash cans and trampolines. This is a must. Outdoor items can become projectiles during high winds. You don’t want to be responsible for destruction to other homes during this time and the less damage to any property is best.
- Fill buckets/bowls/tubs with water. This is mainly important if you are on well-water. If you lose power, your well will not work and you’ll have no water at all. Even on city water make sure you have some supply at hand for major outages that cause city pumps to stop working and/or contamination.
- Stock up on batteries and flashlights. No power at night means no light. Have a way to see in the darkness with flashlights, lanterns and candles; but be very careful and safe with candle use!
- Fill up cars with gas or charged. It is always a good idea in emergency situations to have your vehicle fully filled. You can use your car to charge electronic devises and it’s always best to have a way to evacuate if it’s needed.
- Charge phones and other electronics the day before the storm is to hit. Also have extra battery packs available.
Taking these simple steps to prepare for a hurricane will ease your mind and calm your fears. Our printable checklist below is a great tool to help avoid forgetting anything vital.
After the Storm:
Remember, we are here to help with any repairs or maintenance and the aftermath of Mother Nature! Our service team are quick to arrive and asses the situation and will work with you and your budget.
For our Multi-Family Property owners and/or managers without power, remember we do Fire Watch to keep your communities safe at all times. We take our Fire Watch duties very seriously and have an amazing team wiling to work through the night to do so.
Contact us today for any weather-related issues and renovation needs!
Jun 4, 2019 | Maintenance
It’s that time of the year when the temps get unbearable and just setting foot outside causes you to sweat uncontrollably.
We can’t change the weather (unfortunately!), but we can help with some proven tips and tricks to keep your home cool while still being energy conscious:
- Turn off lights in your home. This is a easy step to take, but often over-looked. Keeping your lights off when not in use can help lower the warmth of a room, especially if the bulbs are incandescent. Another great tip, switch all your bulbs to LED!
- Reduce sunlight. Keeping out direct sunlight will help keep the temperature down. Install blinds or curtains and keep them drawn. Don’t forget to check your windows for any damage and think about replacing them if needed.
- Keep cooking to a minimum. Easier said than done, of course. But on those really hot days, opt to make cold foods (salad), grill out or use appliances that don’t heat up your kitchen so much.
- Set ceiling fans to rotate counter-clockwise. Reversing the rotation of the blades will help push hot air up towards the ceiling, helping you feel cooler.
- Use heat-emanating appliances at the cooler part of the day (night). Running your dryer at night when it’s cooler will help keep the temp down in your home.
- Open windows at night. If you live in a state that has much cooler nighttime temperatures, use it to your advantage and open your windows. Keep safety in mind and only keep upper windows open through the night.
Keeping up with the maintenance on your home will also play a role in keeping it cool and lowering energy costs with constant running A/C.
Replacing air filters, repairs to weather-stripping on doors & windows and regular HVAC tune-ups are all important steps to take.
Our Repairs & Maintenance Team can take care of all the maintenance needs of your home or business, while you sit back and relax in the cool, A/C air! Request a quote today!
Jun 6, 2018 | Residential
Getting ready to list your home and needing a few updates or renovations?
Or are you in the midst of selling your home with boxes everywhere and no time for dealing with all the little fixes that your home inspection report came back with.
Contracts have been signed and now the clock is ticking!
We would love to help and be your go-to for all your home-selling renovation and inspection needs. We can knock that list out of the park on-time and in-budget, and will provide an updated Inspection Report once finished!
- Walls patched and painted
- New light fixtures and fans
- Smoke alarms fixed/replaced
- New window screens installed
- Updated flooring
- Kitchen and bathroom remodels
- Electrical and plumbing issues fixed
- Landscaping refreshed
- Pressure washing
- Water heater repairs or replacement
- Roof issues repaired or replaced
Having a team that can do everything, efficiently and on-schedule, helps control your worries during a stressful time.
Selling a home is one of the most demanding events a person can go through. We want to be there to see that your home-selling experience goes as planned and to see that all our customers get the most out of their sale!
Contact us today for a FREE Quote and to learn more about what we can do for you.
May 30, 2018 | Multifamily
Maintaining a family home takes work, time and money.
Being a landlord on top of this, brings the responsibilities of maintaining both your own residence and that of your rental home(s) and tenants.
Keeping your tenants happy and satisfied is key to being a great landlord and retaining renters.
Repairs & maintenance are vital for stopping those major emergencies from happening. Therefore, being on-top of potential disasters before they arise will save you time and money.
Basic Preventative Maintenance:
- Air filter changes
- HVAC checks
- Gutter cleaning
- Ducts and vents cleaned
- Inspecting smoke detectors and changing batteries
- Draining water heaters
- Replacing weather stripping
- Plumbing regularly inspected
Major Fixes and Repairs:
- Plumbing issues and leaks
- Replacing bathroom fixtures
- HVAC system breakdowns
- Drainage issues
- Replacing flooring
- Kitchen appliance repairs
Take the stress of maintaining and fixing your rental property away by hiring an honest and reliable company.
Contact us today for your free quote.
