Memorial Day is fast approaching and with summer just around the corner, many people will be heading out to camp in the high country. Summertime is also wildfire season in Colorado. Did you know as many as 90% of wildfires are caused by human activity with campfires being one of the leading causes? Therefore we, […]
Spring has sprung here in Grand and Routt County, Colorado, and the season’s warmer weather is melting all the snow we’ve had in the high country. Now that your property is no longer buried in snow, it’s a good time to check your roof for leaks or other damage. Here’s a quick checklist of common […]
Mud season is here in Colorado, with the warmth of spring melting all the snow in the High Country. All that mud can make a mess in your home or property, which means spring is a good time to have your carpets professionally cleaned. Here are six reasons why: – Your carpet will be cleaner […]
Radon is back in the news this week, with a recent report from the Colorado Department of Public Health and Environment asserting all 64 counties in Colorado are now considered high-risk for radon exposure – including Routt, a county proudly served by RMCat. So what is radon, anyway? Actually, radon is a chemical element – […]
Happy spring equinox, everyone! As the season grows warmer and temperatures rise, that means the potential for wildfires and floods rises as well. To help prepare Colorado for the upcoming wildfire and flood seasons, Governor Hickenlooper has declared this week to be Colorado Flood Safety and Wildfire Awareness Week. To help us all be more […]
Springtime is just around the corner. Days are getting longer, and daylight savings time is already this Sunday. Though we still have plenty of snow here in the Colorado Rockies, temperatures are just beginning to warm. For homeowners in the high country, here are a few indoor and outdoor maintenance tips for your home as […]
Frozen pipes. It’s one of the frequent home catastrophes we encounter here in the high country. We recently responded to a call right here in Fraser, which is a story similar to much of the work we do up here. The homeowners woke up one cold Fraser morning and went to the bathroom, but when […]
We at Rocky Mountain Catastrophe recently completed a water damage restoration job for some property owners in Fraser. The owners are from out-of-town, and own a second property up here, similar to many other second-homeowners here in the high country. We just received a testimonial from the owners, and we’re so proud of it we’d […]
Our last blog post discussed ways to keep your home warmer when it’s cold outside. This week, we’re offering a few ideas to better maintain the exterior of your home during the winter months. Here are 5 tips to keep your home ready for winter. – Keep gutters clean. Your gutters can collect pine needles, […]
Keeping your home warm during the long Rocky Mountain winters can be difficult. It’s not impossible, though. A few quick home maintenance fixes can go a long way toward keeping your home better insulated. Better insulation means your home will stay warmer and heat more efficiently, which will also reduce the cost of your energy […]
