Candela Properties 2024 Fall Maintenance Reminders

As I mentioned in a previous email, it’s time to start preparing our homes for the colder months ahead, and it sounds like we are going to get a sample of it this weekend. These vendors get really busy this time of year, especially when the first freeze is forecast, so PLEASE be proactive and get things…

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4 Essential Spring Gutter Cleaning Tips for COS

As spring arrives in Colorado Springs, ensuring your home’s gutters are clean and functional is essential. Our guide on spring gutter cleaning tips for Colorado Springs provides you with expert advice and practical steps to safeguard your home against water damage and maintain its aesthetic appeal. Spring gutter cleaning tips for Colorado Springs include inspecting…

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Spring 2024 Maintenance Reminders

SPRINKLERS – if your home has an in-ground sprinkler system and you need assistance activating it for the season, here is who we recommend. Just be sure to inform them you are with Candela Properties. 1. Matt with JetSki Sprinklers – 719-661-6526 or jetskisprinklers.com 2. Joey with GrassRoots Irrigation – 719-391-2745 3. Gerry with TurfSurfers – 719-460-1728 or turfsurfers.net…

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REPLACE THE BATTERIES IN YOUR ALARMS

Anytime we switch our clocks due to Daylight Savings, as we did on Sunday morning, it’s a good reminder to change out the batteries in our smoke/carbon monoxide alarms. We highly recommend this for your safety. If you are having functional issues with either your smoke or carbon monoxide alarms, please let me know ASAP.

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FRIGID TEMPS THROUGH NEXT WEEK

The weather forecast is calling for frigid temperatures through Tuesday due to a visit from some arctic air. In anticipation of this polar plunge, I recommend taking the following action: 1. Keep your thermostat set to at least 60 degrees (even overnight) 2. Open any sink cabinets in kitchens or bathrooms, especially if they are…

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Fall Maintenance Reminders

SPRINKLERS: If your home has an inground sprinkler system, it’s time to schedule winterizing it for the season. Otherwise, it could lead to leaking backflows or broken pipes. We recommend (in order) the following vendors to deactivate irrigation systems: 1. Jetski Sprinklers (719-661-6526 or jetskisprinklers.com) 2. GrassRoots Irrigation (719-391-2745) 3. TurfSurfers (719-460-1728 or turfsurfers.net) 4. CS Irrigation…

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