Have a Wonderful Holiday Season!

                                 Recipe for Christmas All Year Long

                                   Take a heap of child-like wonder

  

                                        That opens up our eyes

                                    To the unexpected gifts in life-

                                       Each day a sweet surprise.

                                        Mix in fond appreciation.

                                    For the people whom we know;

                                     Like festive Christmas candles,

                                       Each one has a special glow.

                                 Add some giggles and some laughter,

                                          A dash of Christmas food,

                                        (Amazing how a piece of pie

                                              Improves our attitude!)

                                        Stir it all with human kindness;

                                          Wrap it up in love and peace,

                                          Decorate with optimism, and

                                              Our joy will never cease.

                                           If we use this healthy recipe,

                                           We know we will remember.

                                          To be in the Christmas spirit,

                                          Even when it's not December.

                                                     By Joanna Fuchs

Steps to Building a House

Have you ever wondered how a house is built? What holds up the ceilings and the walls? What keeps the rain out? What parts go into making a house? How many different people are involved when a house goes up? If you ever watch any house being built, you will find that it goes through the following steps:
* Grading and site preparation
* Foundation construction
* Framing
* Installation of windows and doors
* Roofing
* Siding
* Rough electrical
* Rough plumbing
* Rough HVAC
* Insulation
* Drywall
* Underlayment
* Trim
* Painting
* Finish electrical
* Bathroom and kitchen counters and cabinets
* Finish plumbing
* Carpet and flooring
* Finish HVAC
* Hookup to water main, or well drilling
* Hookup to sewer or installation of a septic system
* Punch list

Fall Preparation Tips

·  Clean out the gutters, but wait until all the leaves have dropped. Check for leaks and any wear and tear and fix now before it snows or freezes over. This will help ensure your gutters are up to the task when Spring rains hit.

·  Check tree branches and lightly trim any that are close to the house. Too much trimming at this time of year can damage a tree, so just do enough to keep the branches out of reach over winter (keeping in mind heavy winds and snow).

·  Check around the windows and the doors for air leaks and seal with weatherstripping; replace windows if necessary

·  Check the flue on your fireplace and make sure it’s closed if you’re not using it. Clean fireplace and chimney regularly

· Keep leaves and mulch away from the foundation to help reduce potential termite infestation

 ·  Clean debris from sliding door tracks so that they close securely

• Seal/repair driveways and walkways to prevent freeze/thaw damage

There is still Time

With winter looking to be on the horizon now is the time to book those neglected items on your list that haven't gotten done. Yes, there is still time. The ground has not frozen yet. ALL YOU HAVE TO DO IS CALL!
For those interior jobs; additions, framing, finish work. One call does it all!