Posts by Summer Robertson
Defensible Space for Homes in Dry Southern Utah
As we approach a high fire season in Southern Utah caused from dry conditions and lightning, we remember stories of homes destroyed from not having defensible space. Defensible space is that area within thirty feet of your home. This area should only consist of plants that are low and not easy to catch on fire.…
Read MoreReplacing Leaky Faucets in Your St. George Home
Replacing a leaky faucet in your St. George home is important to keep your money from going down the drain. If you had one faucet that was only leaking ten drips a minute, that is still a loss of just under a gallon of water a day. It may not seem a lot, however that…
Read MoreTermites in Southern Utah
One of the last thing a homeowner in Southern Utah wants to hear is the word “termites.” Termites can reap havoc on the structure of a home by eating away at the very walls that keep the home standing. With new laws in place regarding termite eradication, getting rid of them can cost a homeowner…
Read MoreSt. George Skylights
The best way to increase lighting in your St. George home without increasing your monthly electric bill is to add skylights to bring in more natural light. St. George has an abundance of sunshine that should not be taken for granted. There is little reason to turn on a light in your home as long…
Read MoreSouthern Utah Sewage Damage in Basement Bathroom
If there were ever sewage backup in your Southern Utah neighborhood, one of the first places to receive damage would be your basement bathroom. Gravity takes its toll-and sewage- to the lowest levels in your home first. Toilets, sinks and bathtubs can backup leaving you with a smelly and dangerous disaster. Sewage damage can pose…
Read MoreStranded hikers in Zion National Park
You may have heard of the stranded hikers in Zion National Park this last week and are reminded of the dangers that can come from exploring this desert wonderland. If you adequately prepare for an adventure in Zion or any other state and national park that surround the St. George Valley, you can continue to…
Read MoreGarage Fires from Furnaces in Southern Utah
Garage Fires are common among house fires and not foreign to Southern Utah. We may remember a garage fire that took place February 25th of this year that took place in a local hot air balloon business ran out of the home. That fire was the result of a cigarette not being extinguished properly, however…
Read MoreChemicals for Cleaning Stone Floors in St. George
Installing stone floors in your St. George home was a great investment, yet using the wrong chemical for cleaning can be a small mistake that will cost you greatly. Stone floors are quickly becoming more popular in recent home remodels .They instantly update the look of a home while adding drastic value and beauty to…
Read MoreMortar Erosion on Southern Utah Brick Homes
Owners of brick homes in Southern Utah may worry about mortar erosion. Mortar erosion is usually caused from severe weather, however the erosion may not be due to the weather’s effect on the brick and mortar itself. Wetter than normal winters can cause the soil under and near the home to erode, inflicting strain on…
Read MorePressure Washing Southern Utah Buildings
The moisture and wind of this last cold winter has left the exterior of many Southern Utah buildings in need of a deep clean pressure washing. By using a pressure washing service, the siding of your building can be restored to looking new again. Almost any type of siding can benefit from an effective pressure…
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