by Rose Kuntze | Apr 19, 2023 | Newsletters
Yellow jackets are not bees but are small yellow and black wasps up to an inch long. Bees are vegetarian in all life cycle stages, but wasps eat meat during at least some portion of their life. They are either predators or parasites of other insects, making them...
by Rose Kuntze | Apr 19, 2023 | Newsletters
Suspects, posing as legitimate workers, approach homeowners at their residence with the intent of gaining entry under a seemingly legitimate role: local gas company, water department, cable company, tree trimmers, pavers, County inspectors, or government officials....
by Rose Kuntze | Dec 9, 2022 | Newsletters
The Emergency Contact Database is a free program offered by the Secretary of State. Any person with an Illinois Driver’s License and/or Identification Card can register two contacts for law enforcement to use in the case of an emergency. This is a voluntary program,...
by Rose Kuntze | Dec 9, 2022 | Newsletters
Check for leaks and draft; doors and windows can prevent proper heating and increase energy bills. Have your chimney & furnace inspected to ensure they are working correctly. Reverse ceiling fan blades to push the warm air in the room down from the ceiling to keep...
by Rose Kuntze | Dec 9, 2022 | Newsletters
For any outdoor do-it-yourself project, or work done by a professional, state law requires that JULIE (Joint Utility Locating Information for Excavators) be contacted before any digging begins. Every project. Every time. Avoid knocking out the internet, power, or...
by Rose Kuntze | Dec 9, 2022 | Newsletters
If flooding in your basement or yard is a common problem, then a French drain system may be your solution. French drains are a system of ditches and pipes that are used to divert water away from a specific area, like a home’s foundation. Are They Worth It? A...
