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Preventing mold in new construction and remodeling

Prevent Mold in New Construction and Remodeling Projects As the economy improves and more people build new homes and commercial buildings, it’s extremely important to be vigilant about the condition of the products within the structure. Mold is a serious threat but can be easily controlled from the beginning of the process. It’s not a […]

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Don’t let those pipes freeze!

Cold weather is here, whether we like it or not. With temperatures dipping below freezing it’s extremely important that you have your home prepared. If your pipes aren’t well-insulated, it could cause them to freeze and burst. If that happens because pipes freeze, you’re looking at thousands of dollars in water damage to your home […]

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The Unseen Winner of NARI’s Contractor of the Year Awards

A CELEBRATION OF EXCELLENCE The decorative lights wrapped around the stage twinkling in the dimly lit conference room at the Marriott West in Madison, WI. The hum of conversation from more than 200 contractors based in the Madison area filled the air. They were taking an evening out of their busy lives to share a […]

Food for Thought: Why you should make barbecues part of your marketing strategy

Benefits of BBQ for Your Marketing Strategy There’s no shortage of places where you could spend your marketing dollars, but as all marketers know, the real question is where to put them to produce the most bang for your buck. 8 years ago, A&J Specialty Services, Inc. President, Kent Rawhouser, said the answer was simple, […]

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Ebola: Is Wisconsin Prepared?

“Ebola!” is a frightening word in our country and around the world because it is the label of a deadly pandemic virus. It is a word, and a disease, that we need to treat with respect, but also with rational understanding and thorough preparation. Health leaders across the country are creating strategies to combat the […]

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Renter’s Insurance: Low cost, huge benefits

Benefits of Renter’s Insurance Hut.. hut.. hike!!! Fall has arrived and football season is in full swing! Athletes schedules are packed with practices and games, where they’ll unleash pure adrenaline to the delight of sports fans across the nation. A summer’s worth of anticipation and training, playing out on fields glowing under stadium lights. So […]

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Tips to Prevent Your Home or Business from Flooding

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Water Damage? Identify the Type and Protect Your Health

The Panic of Discovering Water Damage in Your Home Imagine you are in a hurry to get a load of laundry out of the washer and into the dryer before racing off to pick up the kids from school. Jogging down the stairs you turn the corner into the laundry room. It takes a couple […]

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Spring Rains and Flooding Basements

When the hard rains come and your basement is flooded, what can you do? Here are 5 tips until help arrives:

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Avoiding Costly Pinterest Fails

When I visit my favorite website, Pinterest, I often feel as if I’m getting the best tips and tricks from some pretty crafty geniuses. Then I start telling my co-worker how to take care of the marks her dresser left on her master bedroom carpet, and she kindly reminds me that putting ice cubes on […]