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BEFORE You Rake-What You Need to Know About the City of GJ Leaf Removal Program

BEFORE You Rake-Here's the Things You Need to Know About the City of GJ Leaf Removal Program Every year the City of Grand Junction provides leaf removal to eliminate excess leaf build-up along City streets that cause storm drains to clog. These efforts help prevent flooding and reduce negative impacts affecting our water quality. All leaves collected are then recycled into compost which is available...

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Wineries, Breweries & Distilleries in Mesa County

Wineries, Breweries & Distilleries in Mesa County Whether you’re in town visiting or live locally don’t miss our local wineries, breweries, and distilleries! Our vintages rival Napa Valley. Before you go here are some tips: Take it slow, yes it’s FREE samples, but don’t over indulge or you will be regretting it very quickly and not be able to enjoy the variety of locations across...

5 Things You Forgot to Clean in Your Bathroom

our bathroom, one of the rooms you clean most, hides areas that rarely see a scrub brush. It’s time to tackle these 5 nasty spots you probably forgot. If you can’t remember the last time you cleaned your bathroom, we don’t want to know what’s living in your tub. Probably, a host of staphylococcus, the skin infection bacteria that, a recent study showed, more frequently grows in tubs than in garbage cans.

14 Tips for Home Wildfire Protection

By: Gwen Moran All it takes is for one ember to fall on your roof. Don't let it happen. How do most homes ignite during a wildfire? A floating ember or piece of burning wood touches down on a roof, gutter, in a vent, under a deck, or on a porch and ignites leaves and debris, says the National Fire Protection Association. Or else, a surface fire simply takes the fast lane to your home via dry...

Do You Know How to Perform Home Security Check? 5 Tips

By: Joseph D'Agnese Conduct a do-it-yourself home security check by walking around your house to assess what needs to be done to reduce the risk of a break-in. A professionally installed and monitored home security system is a nice addition to your home’s defenses, but it shouldn’t be step one. First, conduct your own home security check. After you’ve inspected your...

How to Protect Your Home From Flooding

By: Gwen Moran Most homes aren't covered for the #1 natural disaster, flooding. Here's the scoop. Most people think they're covered for flooding with their homeowners insurance policy. But they're not! You must buy a separate flood insurance policy to be covered. If you're in a floodplain, and you have a mortgage, you likely do have the insurance because mortgage companies require...

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