Beware of bugs
Cindy Wysocki, owner of Maid in Racine, said she finds more cobwebs in homes in the fall, because the spiders are coming in to get out of the cold.
Bugs and mice are looking for a warm place to stay for the
winter, Kruchko said. It's probably a good time to look for rotted,
cracked or damaged wood around the house, which is the perfect
entrance for critters into your home.
"A lot of people neglect the wood," he said. "Look at the trim around the garage door. It's typically weathered at the bottom. Wood is like a straw. It sucks the water up."
That causes rot, splitting and damage.
Kruchko said it's important to keep wood on a home painted, sealed and caulked. He also suggests replacing wood trim with PVC material trim that requires no maintenance and can be painted.
"Keep the water out and make sure the house is sealed well," Kruchko said.
Cindy Wysocki, owner of Maid in Racine, said she finds more cobwebs in homes in the fall, because the spiders are coming in to get out of the cold.
"A lot of people neglect the wood," he said. "Look at the trim around the garage door. It's typically weathered at the bottom. Wood is like a straw. It sucks the water up."
That causes rot, splitting and damage.
Kruchko said it's important to keep wood on a home painted, sealed and caulked. He also suggests replacing wood trim with PVC material trim that requires no maintenance and can be painted.
"Keep the water out and make sure the house is sealed well," Kruchko said.
