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Cut Down Energy Costs
Are you tired of high energy costs? Are you looking for ways to cut down on those costs? Well, we put springer on it to find ways to help cut those costs. Here are 5 easy things home owners and renters can do to cut down on costs. 1) Use CFLs. CFL’s are “compact flourescent [...]
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Creepy Crawlers
Even though they make most people’s skin crawl, there are really only a handful of spiders that are poisonous and can cause humans trouble. Among these potentially dangerous ones are the Black Widow Spider. While the adolescent and male Black Widow spider are harmless, the female Black Widow is highly venomous and can even prove [...]
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The Ants Come Marching 1 by 1….
Spring is here! And while that brings us wonderful Spring weather, it also brings ants. For most households there are 3 basic types of ants you will see as the weather warms up. The first is the Carpenter Ant: These ants are the big black ones you see. Carpenter ants can grow to a size of [...]
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April Showers Bring Big Headaches
Let’s face it, Springtime in Iowa for the last few years has been an uneasy time for homeowners. Big rains, significant flooding and unusually high Winter snowfalls have sump pumps buzzing. Take a few minutes this month to take a look at your water prevention system to make sure it’s operating. A battery backup is [...]
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Need help with your spring projects?
Need help on this year’s spring projects? Give Springer Handyman a try. We are here to help with all your around-the-house projects. Do you need your gutters cleaned out? Do you want a gutter guard so you don’t have to clean them 3-4 times a year? Do you have some little projects you’ve been wanting to [...]
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Spring Is Here & So Are The Bugs!
Finally! The nice weather is here, and hopefully here to stay. The golf clubs are getting cleaned, the mower blades are getting sharpened, the green thumbs are anxious, the ants are swarming, the spiders are busy. Wait! That can’t be right. Spring is supposed to be nothing but good things happening. Well, I guess that’s [...]
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Bed Bug Prevention!
Imagine this…A guest checks in at a motel. The next morning the guest comes down to the front desk complaining they have been bitten by something in the night. At first the motel thinks it may just be a reaction or they are allergic to something. After further investigation, the motel discovers the room has bed [...]
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Bed Bugs in Des Moines
A recent story about Des Moines residents experience with bed bugs.
Industry Adaptation and Advances in Bed Bug Control
Dr. Stuart Mitchell, BCE of Springer Professional Home Services covers the pest management industry's adaptation and advances in bed bug control.
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Springer Tip: Lock Replacement
This week the Handymen of Springer Professional Home Services show us how quick and easy installation or replacement of deadbolt locks can be.
Springer Tip: Garage Door Openers
This weeks Springer Professional Home Services Handyman segment addresses programming your new garage door opener. Additional tips are offered for users whose electricity has gone out or who need to reset a pass code.