Posts by Kurt Eilmes
Spring 2023 Maintenance Reminders
It’s not uncommon for the Pikes Peak region, but it truly feels like we’ve transitioned from winter to summer in approximately two weeks. With that said, it’s time to start preparing our homes for the warmer months ahead. Here are some reminders to assist you in the process: SPRINKLERS – if your home has an in-ground…
Read MoreAction Steps for Frigid Temps
One step outside today and you’ll notice an arctic blast moved into the region last night. Because the overnight lows are going to be in the single digits, please open up the cabinets on any sink that shares an exterior wall so pipes don’t freeze. Also, if you are leaving for the Thanksgiving holiday, set your…
Read MoreSignificant Weather Changes this weekend
We’ve had an incredible fall weatherwise but that is changing this weekend. Please take a few minutes to review the fall maintenance email I sent out on 9/20/22 to ensure your home is ready for these significant temperature changes. Attached are step-by-step instructions to quick-drain your sprinkler systems (or video can be seen here: https://jetskisprinklers.com/sprinkler.html). They will still…
Read MoreWeather Related info
The past 48 hours has provided quite the temperature drop in the Pikes Peak region and some much-needed moisture. A few folks have asked if they should do anything preventative to their sprinkler systems and two of our landscaping/sprinkler vendors believe the overnight lows aren’t going to be cold enough for long enough to cause…
Read MoreBURNING RESTRICTIONS EFFECTIVE 4/15
SPRING MAINTENANCE REMINDERS
Even though we were getting snow flurries in some areas of the Pikes Peak region yesterday, it is time to start prepping our home for the warmer weather ahead (in fact, the forecast for next week looks delightful). Here are some reminders and recommendations to assist in the process. SPRINKLERS – if your home has an…
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