Fall is a beautiful time to enjoy the outdoors and the perfect time to prepare your home for winter weather! • Schedule furnace maintenance, replace air filters, and check your thermostat batteries. • Test smoke and carbon monoxide detectors, replace batteries as needed. • Clean Your Gutters this helps reduce the risk of ice dams. • Check your roof for missing or … [Read more...]

   We have seen brakes last from 20k miles to 80k miles which is quite a range. The short answer is, there isn’t a set number of miles brakes last. There are many factors that play into brake life. If you wait until the last minute to slow down harshly, your brakes will wear out faster than slowing down lightly over a longer distance. Pulling a trailer also wears out your … [Read more...]

No. But an air purifier can. There IS a difference! Filters capture pathogens. THIS Purifier nullifies pathogens. Testimonials: • “A very skeptical husband allowed his wife to purchase our product. Their townhome had water damage and mold issues. She was on many medications. She noticed a remarkable improvement in her health in just 3 days! Reduced allergy medications. … [Read more...]

   There’s a retirement strategy focused on building enough financial independence to retire early or gain greater flexibility over your career and lifestyle. It’s called FIRE, which stands for Financial Independence, Retire Early    FIRE resonates with some people because, in addition to early retirement, it encourages intentional spending, disciplined saving and investing, … [Read more...]

   Preventing bad habits starts with teaching your puppy what you want them to do, rather than simply correcting unwanted behaviors. Puppies are constantly learning, and behaviors like jumping, chewing furniture, and begging can quickly become habits if they are repeatedly rewarded.    Start by managing your puppy’s environment through supervision, crate training, and baby … [Read more...]

   In America, productivity is core to who we are—for good reason. We have accomplished an astounding amount in 250 years. However, we have lost some values that once set us apart.    Remembering the Sabbath is—ironically—the commandment we have forgotten, the one we are almost proud of breaking. We are impressed by people who never take a day off, as though constant work … [Read more...]

   A funeral celebrant helps guide the funeral service and works closely with your family to create a meaningful tribute that reflects the life, values, and personality of your loved one. For families who do not have a church home or a pastor, a Funeral Celebrant can serve in that role, providing compassionate guidance and leading the service in a personal and meaningful way. … [Read more...]

   Living in Minnesota, we all know winter can be tough on our vehicles! After 12 years in the car business, here are a few things I recommend checking before the temperatures really start dropping.    • Check your antifreeze! Make sure it’s rated for our cold Minnesota winters. If it freezes, you could end up with some expensive engine damage.    • Check your heater! Make … [Read more...]

   With colder weather moving into southern Minnesota, now is a good time to make sure your heating system is ready for winter.    One of the simplest things homeowners can do is check their furnace filter. A dirty filter restricts airflow, makes your furnace work harder, and can lead to costly repairs.    Having your furnace serviced before winter is also a smart investment. … [Read more...]

   A rotten egg smell is usually caused by hydrogen sulfide gas, sulfur bacteria, or, in some cases, your home’s water heater.    The odor is most common in private wells and may be noticeable only from the hot water, only from the cold water, or throughout the entire house. Determining when and where the odor occurs is the first step in identifying the source.    While the … [Read more...]