St. George Tourism Season
The Shuttle System in Zion National Park will resume operations this Friday, April 1st marking the beginning of Tourism Season for St. George. St. George is a perfect family oriented town that also caters to retirees. It has a central location to numerous state and national parks including Zion and is famous for its year…
Read MoreSquatters in Foreclosed St. George Homes
Squatters have been known to occupy foreclosed homes which can make us uneasy knowing the vacant houses in St. George aren’t really empty. Squatters see foreclosures as an opportunity for free rent until the home is sold to the next buyer. Seeing the current foreclosure rates, they may be living there for a while. Luckily…
Read MoreAnts in Saint George
Now that the earth is warming up, the ants in Saint George are coming out of their hills and reeking havoc on your yard. While they may control the outside perimeter of the building, there is no reason for them to invade the interior of your home. With homes that are built strong, you can…
Read MoreRoof Insulation
Saint George received a healthy dose of snow on rooftops this winter leaving some residents concerned about insulation. A good way to check on the insulation of your roof is to look for bare spots while your roof is covered in snow. If there is an area besides those by air vents that the snow…
Read MoreChimney Cleaning in Southern Utah
Rising energy costs have compelled Southern Utah residents to use their fireplaces as an alternative source of heat, yet many forget about the important maintenance of chimney cleaning. The fireplace can be a great way to heat the house, though constant use of the chimney can accumulate creosote and soot. Like plaque on an artery,…
Read MoreWater Efficient Appliances
Saint George is going green with new water efficient appliances being installed in new and updated homes. The improved low-flow toilets use less than two gallons of water per flush compared to older models that may use three times that much. Switching to water efficient toilets, you may save your family thousands of gallons of…
Read MoreSt. George Allergies and Duct Cleaning
This season in St. George is known for its rising pollen count making it the perfect time to have duct cleaning done to improve symptoms of seasonal allergies. Staying indoors during springtime blossoming may relieve some of your outside allergies, yet many of the microscopic allergens will still find their way into your home. Mixing…
Read MoreSouthern Utah Education Growth
Dixie State College will break ground today for the new Jeffrey R. Holland Centennial Commons Building in preparation of predicted growth for the education system in Southern Utah. According to the Utah System of Higher Education, the student count during the fall semester 2010 at Dixie State College was more than ten percent higher than…
Read MoreSt. George Rain Repairs
With the larger than average amounts of rain that we received in St. George this year, now is the time to make repairs and prepare your rain gutters and spouts for future downpours. Excess rain, along with the high winds known to come through the St. George valley can strip the screws holding your rain…
Read MoreWeatherizing Windows in Southern Utah
With summer quickly approaching the Southern Utah area, weatherizing your windows in an important part of keeping your home cool. Windows are an easy place for the cool air of your home to escape from or for the warm air of outside to enter through. With the scorching heat of the St. George sun beating…
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