Canadian homeowners occasionally forget a few of the necessary winterizing tasks ahead of freezing temperatures. One of the most common: forgetting to shut off water supply to pipes exposed to freezing temperatures. It’s vital to drain them and leave the exposed faucets slightly open to allow any residual water to… Read more »
Built in the 1950s, the Kentucky customer’s home got nippy in the wintertime. That wasn’t a big surprise. Interior walls were plastered over uninsulated cinder block construction. The owners assumed the chill was just a comfort and heating issue. Until it suddenly became a health threat: they discovered mould growing… Read more »
Celebrations in commercial buildings will look quite different in this COVID-19 holiday season. The parties and potlucks of 2019 are a distant memory as virus counts spike. Shows remain dark and restaurants favor takeout service. Businesses remain lightly occupied as employees work from home and shoppers purchase more online. “Still,… Read more »
As the COVID-19 crisis persists, small businesses continue to confront difficult challenges. Another test nonetheless confronts this group: impending winter weather. Experts note that winter affects small businesses in particular ways. For retailers and restaurateurs, difficult travel curtails foot traffic and sales. If the winter is severe, consumers have fewer… Read more »