Spring is Here!
Spring on my calendar is March 20th and it couldn’t come a minute too soon. I love spring! I love seeing green grass and all the beautiful flowers. It’s time to do some spring clean up. I like to go through the whole house and check for maintenance issues. Here is a short list of items you might want to check out doors after a long winter. Check your gutters, make sure they are clean, sealed and properly attached. Look for drainage issues around the foundation. Check the siding, does it need paint, does it need to be sealed? Check patio decks and rails for safety. If you...
Read MoreHappy Saint Patrick’s Day Oklahoma!
Happy Saint Patrick’s Day! Saint Patrick’s Day is March 17th and is celebrated in many countries of the world. It is said Saint Patrick was born in Roman Britain to a wealthy family but was kidnapped at the age of sixteen and taken captive by Irish raiders. He lived in Ireland as a slave until he escaped to back to Britain. Later he returned to Ireland as a missionary for thirty years. He used a three leaf shamrock to explain the Trinity to Irish pagans. He died March 17th in the year 461. Today we celebrate Saint Patricks Day by wearing green, attending parades and parties...
Read MoreIce Dam Removal Midwest City
Ice Dam Removal Tip Ice dams can cause a lot of damage to your home. When snow melts on your roof during the day it runs down to the gutters and then freezes in the gutters. When the water starts to pool in the gutters and builds up, it creates an ice dam. The water or ice can back up into your attic and cause water problems. One solution is to use ice melt socks. You can buy these or make them yourself by cutting off the sock portion of some panty hose. Fill each sock with 2-3 pounds of ice melt and tie it closed. Space the socks every five to six feet. Place the socks perpendicular to the...
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