Author: Justin Porter
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Winter Tips
During a storm: If the power goes out and you have a generator, make sure you are using it safely and leave plenty of airflow space around the unit. How Ice Dams are formed: Heat from inside your home enters the attic, warming the roof. The snow on top of your roof melts and runs…
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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…
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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…
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Doug and Steve visit WINY 1350AM
Learn more about the current trends in home construction from Doug and Steve.
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March Tip of the Month
Make sure you check your homes generator for proper operation.
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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,…
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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…
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December Tip of the Month
Time flies by, December is here! As we are in the midst of the busy holiday season we cannot forget about keeping a smooth running home. Here are some tips for this month.
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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 /…
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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!
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November Tip of the Month
Yes it’s true, November is already here which means winter is not far away. Check your engines this month! We suggest that you have your generator serviced before those stormy days arrive. Another good idea is to get your snow blower cleaned off and running to make sure it is ready for that first snow fall.