Tag: Seasonal
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How to fight seasonal affective disorder (SAD) with home upgrades
For some people, the arrival of winter is a time to be embraced – a chance to hunker down and get cosy. However, others dread the lack of natural light and plummeting temperatures, not just due to higher heating and electricity bills, but also for the detrimental affect it has on their mood. For this…
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Seasonal Roofing Marketing: Preparing for Storm Season
Here’s the brutal truth: storm season won’t pause while you scramble to get your marketing together. Picture this—severe weather rolls through your territory, and suddenly every homeowner with a damaged roof becomes your potential goldmine. But here’s what separates the winners from the also-rans: the contractors raking in serious profits during peak storm periods started…
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Seasonal Changes That Can Damage Your Home’s Foundation
Your home’s foundation is one of the most critical parts of its structure, yet it’s often the part homeowners think about the least. What many don’t realize is that seasonal changes can have a dramatic effect on foundation stability. Whether it’s the expanding heat of summer, the cold of winter, or the unpredictable rainfall of…
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Seasonal Furnace Repair: Pre-Winter to Post-Season Care
Your furnace is the heart of your home’s comfort during cold months, and keeping it in top shape is essential for steady warmth and safety. Seasonal maintenance helps improve energy efficiency, reduces the risk of breakdowns, and ensures the system runs smoothly when you need it most. Neglecting regular care can lead to costly repairs,…
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Seasonal Maintenance Tips for Long-Lasting Window Shutters
Want shutters that last more than a few years? You buy shutters for your windows, install them and then find yourself phoning for repairs three years down the line. Most homeowners don’t realize just how quickly that happens. Here’s the truth: The average shutter is designed to last 20 to 25 years, but only with…
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Seasonal Land Clearing: Boost Property Health Year-Round
Maintaining land isn’t a one-and-done job. It’s a year-round process that shifts with the seasons, just like your landscape does. While most people think of land clearing as a warm-weather task, every season offers unique opportunities—and challenges—that impact the health, safety, and usability of your property. From spring undergrowth to winter storm damage, each time…
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Seasonal Garage Door Safety Tips and Maintenance Checks
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In recognition of National Garage Door Safety Month this May, Precision Garage Door Service®, a Neighborly® company, is sharing expert tips to help homeowners prevent injuries, avoid costly repairs and extend the life of their garage doors and openers. Warning Signs of a Failing Garage DoorWith increased garage use during warmer months, the risk of…
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Year-Round Home Maintenance Made Easy with Seasonal Tips
Cleaning isn’t a one-size-fits-all task. Just as your wardrobe changes with the seasons, your home’s cleaning needs shift throughout the year. Each season brings new routines, messes, and demands on your living space—from spring’s pollen to winter’s mud and clutter. Adjusting your interior home cleaning strategy accordingly makes it easier to stay on top of…
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How Dumpster Rentals Simplify Seasonal Cleanouts & Decluttering
Seasonal cleanouts are a great way to refresh a home, reclaim space, and get rid of accumulated clutter. Whether it’s spring cleaning, preparing for the holidays, or downsizing before a move, organizing and disposing of unwanted items can quickly become overwhelming. With large amounts of waste and unwanted materials to discard, relying on standard trash…
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Asphalt Plant Seasonal Start-Up Best Practices
Before he passed away, my grandfather used to say, “Machines are meant to run.” He spent his life working as a mechanic for several factories and metal shops in Northeast Ohio, and, eventually, he ended his career working at NASA’s Glenn Research Center in Cleveland. He basically had a full machine shop in his garage,…