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Summer’s Here!

“The solstice comes in June and why? The sun is highest in the sky.” This old phrase relates the short version of an ages-old astronomical observation – the summer solstice. This happens when the sun will be at its furthest point north of the equator here in the Northern Hemisphere,… Read more »

Gone With the Wind?

Gone With the Wind?

The hurricane season begins in June, which means it’s time to talk about wind damage. Even if you reside in a location where hurricanes are not expected, localized storms can lead to great deal of damage, costing billions each year in the United States. Chagrin Falls homeowners can follow these… Read more »

The Dangerous Results of a Drought

The Dangerous Results of a Drought

It’s summer, which means that temperatures are rising to sweltering levels. This injects a little extra happiness into Chagrin Falls culture, but it’s not all good. Hot temperatures lead to droughts and fires. During the summer, it is typical to see lots of wildfires in various places around the USA.… Read more »

National Home Improvement Month

National Home Improvement Month

A home improvement project doesn’t mean you have to remodel your entire home in Chagrin Falls. How about making those repairs, fixes, and upgrades that you’ve been procrastinating? Keeping your home maintained can add to its value and improve your day-to-day life. Your water-damaged siding could result in real problems… Read more »

Spring Thaws: A Hidden Danger in Your Community

Spring Thaws: A Hidden Danger in Your Community

As we dive deeper into the spring season in Chagrin Falls, it’s normal to start feeling more happy and optimistic about the world around us. The air is clear, the birds are chirping, and you don’t have to scrape your windshield to go to work. What’s not to like? But… Read more »

Spring Thaws: A Hidden Danger in Chagrin Falls

Spring Thaws: A Hidden Danger in Chagrin Falls

As we dive deeper into the spring season in Chagrin Falls, it’s normal to start feeling more happy and optimistic about the world around us. The air is clear, the birds are chirping, and you don’t have to scrape your windshield to go to work. What’s not to like? But… Read more »

Make Your Mother Proud

Make Your Mother Proud

Think quick. When is Mother’s Day this year? If your answer was other than May 11, you’re mistaken. Rather than waiting until the last second to grab another gift card or pluck a few flowers from your neighbor’s house, take some time to get her something nice. After all, she… Read more »

If Niagara Falls is Frozen, What’s happening to the Pipes in your Home?
Pope Francis’s Cap: Running Away with the Wind

Pope Francis’s Cap: Running Away with the Wind

While a confirmation ceremony was taking place in Rome for 44 children in St. Peter’s Square, Pope Francis’ zucchetto cap flew right off his head. Even the pope can’t hide from strong wind gusts! Gusty winds can bring a significant amount of damage to a business or home, and property… Read more »

Water Conditions at the Olympics Explained

Water Conditions at the Olympics Explained

Journalists have been tweeting the meager conditions in Sochi – the location of this year’s Winter Olympics. Some of them have been humorous. However, some have been downright appalling. Through communications via social media, we have learned that some of the hotels had no running water at all – because… Read more »