Spring officially arrives March 20th. March winds, green grass appearing under winter’s thatch, and new visitors to the bird feeder are all harbingers of Spring. So are hungry bears, even in Midcoast Maine. Each year, in Spring and early Summer the Maine Department of Inland Fisheries and Wildlife receive numerous calls from homeowners who are […]
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Midcoast Maine has recently been battered by a series of powerful storms with damaging winds. Many residents lost power or are pleasantly surprised that they didn’t. Driving around you cannot help but notice many felled trees, but also the tree service crews that are a welcome sight. Does Homeowner’s Insurance Cover Tree Damage? There is […]
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When my husband and I bought our house, one of the first investments we made was to have two very large (over 80 feet) white pine trees removed. The trees were close to the foundation and leaned precariously over the roof of our upstairs bedroom. This decision introduced us to the cost of being homeowners, […]
Read MoreWhat’s the most important task when it comes to spring cleaning? Hint: If you overlook it, it’ll cost you time and money. Answer: Making a list. If you work out your schedule, tactics and materials in advance, you’ll not only get things done in the right order; you’ll also avoid missing crucial jobs that simply […]
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