by Great Plains | Nov 9, 2020 | Homeowner Tips
There are many different ways to reduce your household’s energy use, ranging from simple behavioral adjustments to extensive home improvements. The two major motives for conserving energy are to save on utility bills and energy usage. Here are the ten most common ways...
by Great Plains | Oct 4, 2019 | Homeowner Tips
Be sure to check a few of these off the list before the snow flies. Fall has settled in and the clock is running to get your house in shape for the winter months. The cold weather always brings a touch of motivation to get us moving before the snow flies. So as...
by Great Plains | Mar 14, 2019 | Homeowner Tips
Several homeowners think that spring is the season to do a thorough cleaning throughout the interior of their home. While it is important to keep your home clean and a great way to spot potential issues, some of the most important spring maintenance tasks are aimed at...
by Great Plains | Jan 29, 2019 | Homeowner Tips
We are in the thick of the biggest freeze in a generation. The cold temperatures can cause damage to your home but if you are prepared for what’s to come, it may prevent further harm. Lift up your blinds Let your windows get a little conditioned air from the...
by Great Plains | May 8, 2018 | Homeowner Tips
This blog is a republishing of an article from the now defunct blog site called “This Old Farmhouse” at thisoldfarmhouse.blogspot.com The Window Restoration Project When we purchased This Old Farmhouse, we knew that we were going to have to undertake a...
by Great Plains | Jan 3, 2018 | Homeowner Tips
Window Restoration in University Heights Posted on January 5, 2016 We recently finished a residential project in Madison’s University Heights Historic District. The owners of a 1911 bungalow on Chamberlain St. wanted to restore their original windows, install new...
