Spring time is a good time to check for grade that may have settled around your foundation with the spring thaw. The recommend slope is 6” of fall in the first 10’ away from your foundation. If this isn’t possible just make sure you have positive slope away from the foundation. Meaning that the grade [...]
Archive for April, 2008
What’s Your Grade?
Posted in Home Maintenance on April 28, 2008 | Leave a Comment »
Heads in the Gutter
Posted in Home Maintenance on April 23, 2008 | Leave a Comment »
Before the rain hits us clean out your gutters! If there is too much debris in your gutters the water will not be able to flow into the downspouts and it could cause your roof to leak!
Be Home Smart
Posted in Home Maintenance on April 18, 2008 | 1 Comment »
The Minnesota Building Industry Foundation has created Home-Smart a website that offers monthly maintenance tips for your home.
Have You Changed Your Furnace Filter Lately?
Posted in Home Maintenance on April 17, 2008 | 1 Comment »
It’s that time of year again. Have you changed the filter in your furnace? Part of proper home maintenance is to changer you furnace filter regularly. Some furnaces require you to change it 3 times a year. I like to do them around major holidays, the first is on Memorial Week-End, the second on Labor [...]
Great Turn Out for Home Tour
Posted in Event on April 15, 2008 | Leave a Comment »
If you didn’t make it out to the Northfield New Home Tour this past week-end make sure to join us this Saturday and Sunday, April 19-20.
The presentations are outstanding. View the schedule or look in the directory to find the right presentation for you. Come to the Schmidt Homes model 2105 Ontario Circle at [...]
Healthy Kids Day Tomorrow at Middle School
Posted in Event on April 11, 2008 | Leave a Comment »
Saturday April 12 (tomorrow) is the Northfield Area Family YMCA Healthy Kid’s Day from 9am-12pm at the Northfield Middle School. We will be there! Look for Schmidt Homes right when you walk in the door. We will be talking about Energy Star and recycled building products. I hope to see you there!
Let the Home Tour Begin!
Posted in Event on April 9, 2008 | Leave a Comment »
The time has finally come for the 1st ever Northfield New Home Tour to start this Saturday April 12th! It runs April 12-13 and 19-20 from noon-5pm. Be sure to check out Schmidt Homes seminar about running your HVAC system. Giving the talk will be Better Air, our preferred HVAC contractor. We have worked with [...]
New Rule on Lead Paint
Posted in News on April 8, 2008 | Leave a Comment »
Reading through my newsletter from the National Association of Home Builders I found this article about updated rules on remodeling and the risks of lead paint. The Environmental Protection Agency recently updated their guidelines for handling lead paint. EPA Releases Lead Paint Rule.
