By Kelly Shue
THE ERICKSON TRIBUNE

According to home repair and maintenance expert Tara Kolton, “As winter approaches with its guarantee of ice, snow, and frigid temperatures, you should begin to take action early to prepare and protect your home for the season. It's never too soon to start taking into consideration the numerous tasks that need to be done.” And since many of the following steps require professional help, it’s important to call early to ensure prompt service.

Riderwood alternative
For the over 2,700 people who now call Riderwood home, the hassles, headaches, and expenses associated with owning a house in the winter are a distant memory. Instead of hiring professional contractors they are enjoying fireside happy hours, taking college courses, and running to the bank and the store without going outside, thanks to glass-enclosed walkways connecting every building.

At Riderwood all apartment home maintenance repairs are covered and provided at no cost. From checking heating units, to appliance repair or replacement, the highly skilled maintenance staff responds quickly and is available seven days a week. Additionally, all maintenance staff members are Riderwood employees, ensuring accountability and topnotch service.

“Thanks to Riderwood’s maintenance-free lifestyle, I have time for friendships and many campus activities. I find that it is a much better to invest my time into these things rather than worry about shoveling snow,” says Jim Aldrich.

Say goodbye to slippery sidewalks and backbreaking snow shoveling. Riderwood’s professional grounds crew beautifully maintain acres of carefully manicured grounds and remove all hazardous snow and ice on sidewalks and streets.