Safety Archives - Tenhulzen Remodeling

Home Improvement Pandemic

Michael Tenhulzen — Sun, 15 Mar 2020 18:42:34 +0000

While quarantined and working from home, we find lots of time to dream about what our homes could be.

Whether your needs are upgrades, repairs or complete replacement, we have the experience to help with inspiration. And not just to accommodate today’s needs, but to think through how the improvements will function as the needs change over time.

The planning phase can take a few months, so we recommend starting the process. For example, if you were to initiate contact today, we would schedule the initial consultation within 2 to 3 weeks. Following acceptance of your design agreement, the site measure would be scheduled for roughly 4-6 weeks out.

This is a kitchen addition that allows for a cornerless corner folding window system.

A 3-foot addition makes the kitchen feel double the size, and adds lots of features like added storage, improved lighting and fun personality. Inset cabinetry with creme and chocolate glazed cabinetry is accented by granite countertops and glass tile in a vertical subway pattern.

We can engage with design concepts over the phone or in a virtual meeting.

As we all go through this challenging time, we encourage you to maintain a glass half-full attitude and wish you all a happy and healthy St. Patrick’s Day.

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The Impact of Freezing Weather

Michael Tenhulzen — Tue, 14 Jan 2020 08:05:50 +0000

We’re not used to having the temperature dip below 20 degrees. Snowmageddon is termed not only for our inability to effectively manage snow removal, but also for the effect it has on our housing stock.

From heaving ground to bursting pipes to damaged roofs and drainage systems, our homes take a beating in the severe cold as indicated in this article from 2009. Most of the damage caused is invisible. Cracking foundations are perhaps the most costly, although we have seen some issues with flat roof scuppers that have caused entire walls to rot out over time.

Common sense and proper planning can maintain the value of your home.

Upgrading and maintaining your home is our specialty. Occasionally, we take that technology to where the snow and ice are more severe. Like the top of a mountain.

Here is an article that provides advice if you are caught in this situation. And a video to illustrate our winter wonderland:

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Rain+Wind=Downed Trees

Michael Tenhulzen — Wed, 01 Jan 2020 07:23:53 +0000

If you have ever added water to a potted plant, or pulled weeds after a good rain, you know that water tends to loosen the soil.

Following a series of heavy rains, the top soil layer gets saturated above the dense rocky clay in our region. Trees tend to stand less of a chance against strong winds. Those that don’t blow completely over from losing their grip to the soil may break at some point up the trunk.

When this happens in the forest, it’s not as concerning. But when it happens on a house, it can ruin your whole day. Fortunately, we have the experience to help.

Here is an article that provides advice if you are caught in this situation. And a video to illustrate the situation on New Years 2020:

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Bite Size Remodeling | Featurette

Michael Tenhulzen — Wed, 27 Nov 2019 09:22:23 +0000

In our vernacular,

a featurette is to a movie, what a service repair is to a remodeling project.

Featurettes include:

Image of teen prom deck collapse courtesy of YouTube

This December and January, we are offering featurettes at employee pricing for new customers. It’s kind of like hiring a handyman without inheriting the limitations of a handyman. Experience the quality and care of a Tenhulzen performance in a bite-size package.

We know that many outdoor structures are neglected. Painted surfaces often allow water to get in, but not escape – creating a slow deterioration of the wood components until they can no longer perform as designed.

Our goal with this promotion is to prevent severe damage of your home and its occupants.

If you are unsure if your home has a safety issue, ask about TR Plus. A 2-hour inspection process includes structural, weatherization and mechanical/plumbing conditions from attic to crawlspace, through interior and exterior. A full report with recommendations allows you to choose the items you want addressed.

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