Summer is almost here, take a look at this great Home Checklist to get a jumpstart on your summer. Make a checklist of summer must dos – visibly post it Empty standing water regularly – keep mosquitos down – check with NDDH on West Nile Corral Summer necessities in a bowl or basket – change […]
Author Archives: Justin Porter
Doug’s Tip for Winter Prep
Doug has some helpful tips to prep for Winter. Doing these before it gets cold makes them a little easier. Take out your Window AC units Check that you have an insulated cover over your attic stairs If you do not have a cover, get one from a local lumber yard – Modern Lumber or […]
Summer Cleaning Tips
Doug visited WINY 1350 AM this morning and had a list of helpful tasks you should try doing during the summer.
October Tip of the Month
Fall is officially here and winter is right around the corner. It is time to clean out gutters and downspouts and make sure all drainage areas are unblocked by leaves and debris. Flush gutters with water and inspect joints and tighten brackets if necessary. It is also a good time to trim dead branches off […]
September Tip of the Month
With summer quickly coming to an end its time to prepare for the cooler months. Walk around your house and look for any damage to the roof, siding and foundation. Look for shingles that are curling, or cracking and inspect the flashing around skylights and chimneys. Seal gaps and cracks around window and doors to […]
Doug and Steve visit WINY 1350AM
Learn more about the current trends in home construction from Doug and Steve.
March Tip of the Month
Make sure you check your homes generator for proper operation.
WBA Awarded Best Of Houzz 2016
Woodstock Building Associates, LLC of Woodstock, Connecticut has been awarded “Best Of Houzz” for Design by Houzz, the leading platform for home remodeling and design. The 38-year old design-build firm was chosen by the more than 35 million monthly unique users that comprise the Houzz community from among more than one million active home building, remodeling and design industry professionals. Doug Porter, the Managing Partner, was very pleased with the award for the fourth year in a row.
January Tip of the Month
With winter finally coming, it is a great time to clean your dryer vent. Most people use their dryers more during the winter, so make sure there isn’t a clog in the line. A clogged dryer vent could lead to a fire, so be careful and clean it out. While you are cleaning, make sure […]
Wi-Fi Connected Flood Alarms
The average cost to repair water damage is $2,128 (1). Catch a water leak before the damage gets out of control, even if you are not home, with an Wi-Fi connected flood alarm. You can purchase one from Amazon around $55. (D-Link DCH-S160) Place a sensor near: Washing Machines Sump Pumps Water Heaters Sink / […]
Time Changes Tonight!
Tonight we gain an hour of sleep. Make sure you set your clock back before going to sleep tonight. Change your smoke detector batteries Photo courtsey of Nest We always suggest changing the batteries in your smoke detectors when the time changes. Remember a safe home is a happy home!