Summertime in Iowa means hot, humid weather with the potential for severe storms. It also means it’s time to break out the grills and gather around a fire with friends and family. A change in the season means a shift in focus for home safety. Heavy rains can lead to...
The state of Iowa is no stranger to flooding. That shouldn’t come as a surprise given the geographical location. The eastern and western borders of the state are the Mississippi and Missouri Rivers, which happen to be the two longest rivers in the country. Not only...
Every Iowan longs for the refreshing spring air, warmer temperatures and ability to enjoy the outdoors again after a long winter. The bloom of spring is one of the best times of the year, but it typically comes with significant moisture. Rapidly melting snow and a...
With temperatures starting to settle in at the high 40s and low 50s, Iowans can finally say it feels like spring! However, due to one of the most brutal winters we’ve had in awhile, we still have plenty of snow on the ground. Not only that, there are still layers of...
Preparing your home for winter is a project. Making sure your home is protected during the snow season is equally important. There are things you can do as the weather changes to protect your house from the snow. Don’t wait until it’s too late to keep your home...
All of us at ServiceMaster By Rice hope you had a Happy Hanukkah, Merry Christmas, and a Happy New Year! It’s been a strange start to winter as far as the weather goes. Apart from some initial snow at the end of November throughout some of Iowa and Minnesota, we...
