Because ofinclement weather, you may not have the time and leisure to take on extensive exterior repairs safely.

Warning

Never take on the task of removing branches or other debris from overhead powerlines.

Serious injury or death can occur.

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Call your utility company to remove anything stuck on power lines.

This is one of the regular services provided by the utility company.

In many areas, midsummer is the best time totake on projectsthat might be ruined by poor weather.

sink repairs

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Messy garage

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Man cleaning deck

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Chimney cleaning

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