Category: Maintenance & Operations

Fall Home Maintenance Tips

by: Adrian Dybka, Advance Home Pros Property Services As the crisp air rolls in and the leaves begin to fall, homeowners know that autumn is more than pumpkin spice and cozy sweaters, ...
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Why Engineers Matter in Community Projects

by: Casey Sky Noon, CoolSys Energy Design Community associations face an endless to-do list of projects such as replacing aging boilers, upgrading AC systems, addressing drainage problems, modernizing clubhouses, and adding new ...
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From Grass to Snow: What Every Property Manager Should Know

What Property Managers Should Know When Selecting a Landscape Contractor for a Grounds Maintenance & Snow Removal Partnership Maintaining the exterior of a property is just as important as managing its interior. ...
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Summer Storms & Smarter Drainage: Engineering Solutions for Community Associations

SPONSORED CONTENT Summer can bring more than just sunshine—sudden downpours, flash floods, and heavy storms are common across our region. For community associations, proper preventive and corrective maintenance of stormwater drainage facilities ...
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Spring Into This Seasonal Preventative Maintenance Guide

Hello Spring! Yes, we made it through yet another wild winter in the tri- state area.  As the flowers start to bloom, and we brace for some April showers now is a ...
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Understanding the Importance of Gutters and the Necessity of Routine Cleaning

Gutters are often overlooked as components of a home, yet they serve crucial functions in protecting the integrity of your property. Neglecting this essential system can lead to considerable damage and costly ...
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Aquatic Weed Identification: What’s Growing in My Community’s Pond?

If you’re responsible for overseeing the management of a lake or stormwater pond, you know it’s a valuable asset that elevates the beauty and appeal of your community. However, you also know ...
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On Thin Ice? Understanding Your Obligation During a Snow Event

Is it true that property owners have no duty to remove snow during a storm event? Yes. In the case of Collins v. Philadelphia Suburban Development Corporation, 179 A.3d 69 (Pa. Super. Ct. ...
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Dust Off Your Disaster Plan

Now is the perfect moment to evaluate your community’s disaster readiness. Are you prepared for the unpredictable challenges that come with East Coast weather? For community association managers and members of condominium ...
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That uncomfortable four-letter word…SNOW

I have worked in the landscape and snow industry for the past forty years and I can say without hesitation that snow and ice removal management has continually been the most challenging ...
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