"I'm Older Than Time But I'm Still Here."

Landmark Group's reality show, The Super, is now on its fifth episode and we couldn't be happier with how the show has turned out. Responses have been positive and the show has been really well received. We're glad people are as interested in our jobs as we are :) Dave has said it time as time again, but I'm sure it's more understandable to others now - being a landlord is not an easy job. It's a tight-rope balancing act between doing the right thing for the property owners and being just and fair to the tenants. Thankfully Dave has a good head on his shoulder (as many people have realized after watching the show), and we think he does an amazing job for all parties involved.

Check out a preview for next week's episode about one of our tenants, Alma, who gave us some problems when it came time to pay her rent.

"I'm Gonna Go With Filthy"

The fourth episode of The Super airs this coming Monday at 8 PM. Watch as we struggle to get the Colbert Apartments past the city inspections in only three days time - a task that others haven't been able to finish in 2 years! Tune into HDNet to find out what will happen! And be sure to like The Super on facebook!

Maintenance Tip of the Day

Everyone is talking about The Super, and what a nice time we had watching the first episode Monday evening.

Winter is now upon us, the first frost is right around the corner. Snow, ice and freezing temperatures are ready to attack us. We prepare ourselves with heavy coats, insulated gloves, warm and dry boots, but what about our homes?

When was the last time you checked the insulation in your attic? Blown in insulation is easy to apply and most places that sell the insulation will loan you the machine to install it. There are several types of insulation that can be blown in. You can even purchase insulation made from recycled materials that help the enviornment. Instead of materials filling up the land fills it saves energy in your home, saving you money.

If blown in insulation will not work for you, there is faced and unfaced insulation that come in rolls or sections. There are several different "R" values for your specific need. Measure the thickness of the insulation you currently have and take that information with you when you are ready to purchase your insulation. The store of your choice will be able to give you advice on the most cost effective materials you will need.

Looking around the outside of your home can often save you energy and money. Caulk is very inexpensive for the return in value. A $2.00 tube of caulk can seal a drafty window, also check the corners of your house along the edge of your siding for cracks that could be filled.

Clean your gutters, a free flowing gutter will help prevent ice damns. Ice damns cause water to back up under your shingles that can cause a leak on the interior ceilings. While you are looking at your gutters don't forget the down spouts, sometimes the ends are clogged or smashed, restricting the water flow.

Lastly, put your snow shovel where you can find it. Don't wait, store it and ice melt where it is accessible, even a bag of kitty litter may come in handy.

I heard one person say that they love winter, it's just the cold, snow, ice and slick roads they don't like.

Happy winter soltace, be safe and enjoy the seasons!

Primary Production is OVER

Although we hate to see them go, it's good to move on to the next phases of our lives. Primary production for The Super is done. We have been working on this project for nearly two years and we have been in production since mid June. Soon the snow will start falling and Rodger, Cote, the maintenance crew and I will be going hard to remove it all. Here comes the 16 hour days and getting up at 3 AM not knowing what the days will bring.