Even though we’ve had it pretty so far this fall, old man winter is coming. And it’s almost time to close up the cottage and say “goodbye” until next spring. Check these 10 steps off your list to prepare to leave your home-away-from-home for the season: Inspect your septic tank. If your cottage has a septic tank, be careful to follow the manufacturer’s guide book. If your system is due for an inspection, call in a professional to make sure it’s functioning properly before you close up to avoid any problems in the spring. Keep the sump pump, pumping. If your cottage has a sump pump, make sure it stays in good working order all winter long, or you could experience flooding when the snow starts to melt. Drain your pipes, turn off your water supply and drain your pipes. Drain all water containers to prevent them from freezing or bursting. Clean your gutters. Clogged up gutters can cause water to back up under your shingles, leading to a leaky roof. Clean out your gutters so ra...

  GUS Expands Into Saskatchewan as Inspect It All Posted on Monday, October 22, 2018 http://www.releasewire.com/press-releases/gus-expands-into-saskatchewan-as-inspect-it-all-services-j oins- network-1068983.htm Established restoration network adds location in Regina. Markham, ON -- (ReleaseWire) -- 10/22/2018 --René-Charles Landry, President of GUS ( www.gus.ca ), is pleased to announce a successful partnership between GUS and Inspect It All Services ( www.inspectitall.ca ) of Regina, further expanding GUS's growing portfolio of full-service  restoration companies in the west. Inspect It All is the first company in Saskatchewan to partner  with GUS as the damage restoration network continues its rapid nationwide expansion. Founded in 2015, Inspect It All Services is a family owned, multifaceted business that has quickly  become an important part of the Regina community. Initially focusing on providing home inspections  and mold inspections t...

Winter can be especially harsh on a house's roof, and it’s almost never a good idea to simply wait for spring before addressing the issues that the presence of snow and ice on your roof can cause. Five of the main winter roof damage problems t hat homeowners should be aware of are listed below, along with some advice on how to best manage them. 1. Ice Dam Formation When warm air rises from your heated living spaces, it warms the shingles of your roof and the snow that covers it. This leads to snow melting and dripping down to the colder edges of the roof where it refreezes as ice. Once the ice grows thick enough, it backs up further snow-melt behind it, causing water to seep under the shingles, and eventually into your home through leakage points. Leaks are made the more likely when backed up water freezes and thaws, working its way into nooks and crannies and expanding them. The number one way to prevent an ice dam is by insulating and ventilating your attic, bu...