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Check A Pro Newsletter
-DoubleDave's Pizzaworks *COUPON*
-Winter Clean Up
-Go Green! Protect Your Fence.
-Tips for Hiring a Heating and Cooling Contractor
Volume 3, Edition 1
The Check A Pro Newsletter is your outlet for pre-qualified contractors, tips from professionals, and
instruction on how to find safe contractors. The Check A Pro Newsletter is loaded with information to
keep you up to date in what to look for when hiring professionals today.
For more information on how to find qualified contractors and weekly information from qualified
professionals listen to the Check A Pro Radio Show Saturdays from 4-5PM and Sundays from 10-11AM
central on KSEV 700 AM. For more information about the Check A Radio Show click here to visit our
website!
If you are not currently a subscriber to The Check A Pro Newsletter but would like to receive the email on
a monthly basis, you can subscribe here.
Thank you for your interest in the Check A Pro Radio Show.
Jim Klauck
Host, Check A Pro Radio Show
______________________________________________________________________
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Dream Landscape Designs, Inc.
Melinda Sperl
Winter Clean Up
Late fall is a good time to do those garden projects that you didn’t get to earlier in the year. It is more
than raking leaves and trimming trees, now is the time to do some heavy cleanup.
This is a good time to divide bulbs to get the most bloom from them in the spring. It is important for their
life cycle to wait until they are going into dormancy before you divide the bulbs. Most bulbs need dividing
every 2-3 years especially Lilies.
Knockout and Climbing Roses are at the end of their bloom cycle for this year so giving them a good
“hair cut” now will ensure a wonderful bloom in the spring.
Prune shrubs and trim ornamental grasses now and make sure you remove all dead leaves. This is
important as the dead leaves can harbor diseases that can re-occur next year.
Winterize your lawn and for a winter green lawn, spread rye grass now. Using organic fertilizers year
round, spring and fall, will ensure the proper balance for your yard and there is never a bad time to apply
them.
Mulch your flowerbeds to give them protection from the cold. Spending the money to mulch your beds
twice per year with good hardwood mulch will make your plants healthier for the coming seasons.
Hardwood mulch is a natural product that is better for plants and is not burnt (black mulch) nor dyed (red
mulch).
Happy Gardening!
Melinda Sperl is the owner of Dream Landscape Design, Inc., a full service landscape company. You
can reach Melinda at Melinda@dreamlandscapedesign.com or www.dreamlandscapedesign.com for a
free estimate.
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As Good As New
Earl Wright
Go Green! Protect Your Fence.
Robert Frost is known for saying, "Good Fences make good neighbors." Fences are a part of suburban
life, and IF YOU ARE GOING TO BUILD A FENCE, YOU SHOULD TAKE CARE OF IT. DO IT FOR THE
SAKE OF THE TREES THAT DIED GOING INTO THAT FENCE.
It's usually better for the environment to get as much use out of something old than it is to have a
something new manufactured. Maintaining the things you own is part of smart and sustainable living.
Here are some “Go Green” fence tips:
1. If you have rectangular fence posts, make sure that top surface isn't flat. Either cut them at an angle or
put sloping metal caps on top of them. This will reduce rot and keep water from standing on the top
surface of the post.
2. Staining your fence is the best way to extend its life.
3. Rake leaves and debris away from the fence. Don't let leaves pile up at the bottom of your fence. That
will rot your fence. Make sure to keep vines and bushes from growing near the fence and/or trim them
regularly. Plants will damage the fence as they grow.
4. Make sure your sprinklers don't constantly spray your fence. Water will pool up against the bottom of
the boards and rot the wood.
5. Make repairs to your fence often. An ounce of prevention is worth a pound of cure.
6. Clean your fence. A lot of people do not know it but wood fences can be cleaned to a like new
appearance.
7. Have adequate drainage. Make sure water doesn't pool up against your fence.
As always we hope that you have found this article helpful. If you have questions about this article or if
you would like a FREE “Go Green” inspection of your wood fence just call As Good As New, LLC at 281
353 2088 You may also visit us on the web at www.asgoodasnewfence.com.
______________________________________________________________________
Air Express A/C and Heating
David Svobada
Tips for Hiring a Heating and Cooling Contractor
Here are some great tips to keep in mind when hiring a Heating and Cooling Contractor.
1. Referrals are a great way to start. Ask family, friends and neighbors about their experience with heating
and cooling contractors in your area. Inquire about customer service, job performance, and if the job was
completed on time.
2. Every state is different when it comes to license and insurance requirements for contractors. It’s
important to do some research before you get started.
3. Have your contractor assess your needs within your home. Your contractor should spend time
evaluating your current system, including duct system (if applicable) for air leaks and insulation and
measure air flow to make sure it meets manufacturer specifications.
4. Recognize the Energy Star logo. Energy Star qualified products meet strict energy efficiency guidelines
set by the U.S. Environmental Protection Agency. These products offer long term energy savings.
5. When getting an estimate make sure it’s in writing and itemized. Compare contractors proposals
including warranties, energy efficiency and cost.
6. Before a contractor gets started working, be sure to sign a written proposal. This will specify the job
schedule, warranty information and cost.
-Winter Clean Up
-Go Green! Protect Your Fence.
-Tips for Hiring a Heating and Cooling Contractor
Volume 3, Edition 1
The Check A Pro Newsletter is your outlet for pre-qualified contractors, tips from professionals, and
instruction on how to find safe contractors. The Check A Pro Newsletter is loaded with information to
keep you up to date in what to look for when hiring professionals today.
For more information on how to find qualified contractors and weekly information from qualified
professionals listen to the Check A Pro Radio Show Saturdays from 4-5PM and Sundays from 10-11AM
central on KSEV 700 AM. For more information about the Check A Radio Show click here to visit our
website!
If you are not currently a subscriber to The Check A Pro Newsletter but would like to receive the email on
a monthly basis, you can subscribe here.
Thank you for your interest in the Check A Pro Radio Show.
Jim Klauck
Host, Check A Pro Radio Show
______________________________________________________________________
______________________________________________________________________
Dream Landscape Designs, Inc.
Melinda Sperl
Winter Clean Up
Late fall is a good time to do those garden projects that you didn’t get to earlier in the year. It is more
than raking leaves and trimming trees, now is the time to do some heavy cleanup.
This is a good time to divide bulbs to get the most bloom from them in the spring. It is important for their
life cycle to wait until they are going into dormancy before you divide the bulbs. Most bulbs need dividing
every 2-3 years especially Lilies.
Knockout and Climbing Roses are at the end of their bloom cycle for this year so giving them a good
“hair cut” now will ensure a wonderful bloom in the spring.
Prune shrubs and trim ornamental grasses now and make sure you remove all dead leaves. This is
important as the dead leaves can harbor diseases that can re-occur next year.
Winterize your lawn and for a winter green lawn, spread rye grass now. Using organic fertilizers year
round, spring and fall, will ensure the proper balance for your yard and there is never a bad time to apply
them.
Mulch your flowerbeds to give them protection from the cold. Spending the money to mulch your beds
twice per year with good hardwood mulch will make your plants healthier for the coming seasons.
Hardwood mulch is a natural product that is better for plants and is not burnt (black mulch) nor dyed (red
mulch).
Happy Gardening!
Melinda Sperl is the owner of Dream Landscape Design, Inc., a full service landscape company. You
can reach Melinda at Melinda@dreamlandscapedesign.com or www.dreamlandscapedesign.com for a
free estimate.
______________________________________________________________________
As Good As New
Earl Wright
Go Green! Protect Your Fence.
Robert Frost is known for saying, "Good Fences make good neighbors." Fences are a part of suburban
life, and IF YOU ARE GOING TO BUILD A FENCE, YOU SHOULD TAKE CARE OF IT. DO IT FOR THE
SAKE OF THE TREES THAT DIED GOING INTO THAT FENCE.
It's usually better for the environment to get as much use out of something old than it is to have a
something new manufactured. Maintaining the things you own is part of smart and sustainable living.
Here are some “Go Green” fence tips:
1. If you have rectangular fence posts, make sure that top surface isn't flat. Either cut them at an angle or
put sloping metal caps on top of them. This will reduce rot and keep water from standing on the top
surface of the post.
2. Staining your fence is the best way to extend its life.
3. Rake leaves and debris away from the fence. Don't let leaves pile up at the bottom of your fence. That
will rot your fence. Make sure to keep vines and bushes from growing near the fence and/or trim them
regularly. Plants will damage the fence as they grow.
4. Make sure your sprinklers don't constantly spray your fence. Water will pool up against the bottom of
the boards and rot the wood.
5. Make repairs to your fence often. An ounce of prevention is worth a pound of cure.
6. Clean your fence. A lot of people do not know it but wood fences can be cleaned to a like new
appearance.
7. Have adequate drainage. Make sure water doesn't pool up against your fence.
As always we hope that you have found this article helpful. If you have questions about this article or if
you would like a FREE “Go Green” inspection of your wood fence just call As Good As New, LLC at 281
353 2088 You may also visit us on the web at www.asgoodasnewfence.com.
______________________________________________________________________
Air Express A/C and Heating
David Svobada
Tips for Hiring a Heating and Cooling Contractor
Here are some great tips to keep in mind when hiring a Heating and Cooling Contractor.
1. Referrals are a great way to start. Ask family, friends and neighbors about their experience with heating
and cooling contractors in your area. Inquire about customer service, job performance, and if the job was
completed on time.
2. Every state is different when it comes to license and insurance requirements for contractors. It’s
important to do some research before you get started.
3. Have your contractor assess your needs within your home. Your contractor should spend time
evaluating your current system, including duct system (if applicable) for air leaks and insulation and
measure air flow to make sure it meets manufacturer specifications.
4. Recognize the Energy Star logo. Energy Star qualified products meet strict energy efficiency guidelines
set by the U.S. Environmental Protection Agency. These products offer long term energy savings.
5. When getting an estimate make sure it’s in writing and itemized. Compare contractors proposals
including warranties, energy efficiency and cost.
6. Before a contractor gets started working, be sure to sign a written proposal. This will specify the job
schedule, warranty information and cost.
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