Before you hang up your flag for the forth make sure your flag pole holder is secure! As you are half way through the year check that list you made and see how you are doing?  Rethink your list by moving some projects around and adding a few more projects.  Then look at all those  [...]

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Memorial Day! Backyard barbecues!! Yum! Since you worked on your deck in April it’s time to pull out eh Weber and fire up the grill! Before you strike a match remove all the rust from the grill with a little elbow grease and a stiff brush.  Freshen up the trim around your home, wash off [...]

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A fresh coat of paint can brighten up the old homestead!!! Not a big painter?? Then go outside and wash the siding and the stucco!  While, you are outside around the house check for damage!  Fixing cracks and breaks now can prevent further damage down the road.  Since you are in the cleaning mood scrub [...]

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Can you feel it? Spring is just around the corner!!!!!! Time to get the yard and house ready for the warm weather and sun!  Start by fixing sagging fences, window screens, and your deck is ready.  Now would be a good time to give your deck a good cleaning and a fresh coat of sealer.  [...]

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Preparing Your Home For Winter In Southeast Minnesota!! Buuurrrr!!! 1. Furnace Inspection. -call an HVAC professional to inspect your furnace and clean ducts. 2. Get the fireplace ready! -cap or screen the top of the chimney to keep out rodents and birds. 3. Check the exterior windows, and doors. -inspect exterior for crevice cracks and [...]

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 Use the handy list below to prepare your home for the cold winter months ahead in Rochester and Southeast Minnesota Fall Maintenance Checklist   Drain the gas from your lawn equipment before storing it for the off season to ward off the harmful effects that spoiled gas can have on engines and other parts. Make [...]

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Wall art is one of the easiest ways to give your home character by providing a glimpse into your tastes and preferences. Follow these picture hanging tips to decorate your walls.   Do Use odd numbers of items when possible. Hang pictures at eye level. Use toothpaste to fill in nail holes. Buy a picture hanging [...]

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Removing clutter from your kitchen can be easy with a strategy. For an organized kitchen, follow these helpful tips. Prep the kitchen. Go through your regular kitchen clean up routine. Clear countertops, empty the dishwasher and fill your sink with hot soapy water to quickly clean dusty and dirty items.  Get your summer dishes out for [...]

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Use this handy list to get a jump on your home maintenance this spring! 1.  Check batteries in all smoke and carbon monoxide detectors to make sure they are working properly. Having these safety devices functioning properly will provide you peace of mind. 2.  Examine air filters to see if they need to be replaced [...]

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