Posts from November 2017

Just because winter weather is coming, it doesn't have to mean the arrival of supersized heating bills.  Use these ten tips to reduce your heating bills during cold weather months.

1. Replace weather stripping
   Get your home ready for winter by sealing leaks around doors and windows with weather stripping.  Some weatherstripping will need to be replaced periodically due to normal wear and tear.  
2. Let the sun shine in
   Keep shades and curtains open on your home's south-facing windows during the day so sunlight can provide additional heat.  As night falls, lower your shades and close your curtains to keep the heat in.
3. Turn down the thermostat
   When it's cold outside, the last thing you want to do is turn down the thermostat. Remember, for every degree you lower the thermostat during cold weather months, you'll save between one and three percent on your heating bill. Try our recommendations for...

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What can you do this winter to make your lawn look great next spring and summer?

Just because the cold, winter weather has arrived across much of the US, it doesn't mean you should ignore your lawn completely.  It pays to maintain your lawn even during the dead of winter to ensure lush, green grass when warm weather returns.

Follow these tips to keep your lawn in good shape for the months ahead.

1. Pre-winter Lawn Mowing
   In most parts of the country, you won't have to mow your lawn throughout the winter; however, you may need to do some mowing at the very start of the season. You should gradually start mowing your lawn shorter as the winter nears. The shorter the grass in the winter, the better the lawn will survive the colder months.
   
   
2. Clean Fall Debris
   If your trees dropped a thick covering of fall leaves over your grass, rake them up. Throughout the winter, pick up other debris th...

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