Be ready for winter!

We have enjoyed some very nice weather so far this fall! Many of you have taken advantage of that and have gotten some outdoor projects done. Now that the temperature is cooling off it’s time to weather proof your home for the winter.

Our staff can help you find the things you need to winterize your home, saving you money on your heat bill and making your home more comfortable this winter. Window film kits offer insulation and will help stop drafty air leaks. Also, when installed correctly, they offer a crystal clear view through the window. You should also consider an automatic set back thermostat. This will enable you to turn the heat down at night and also while you're at work. You can also use caulk or expanding foam to plug holes where drafts may come in. And don’t forget to check the weather strip around your doors.

We’ve got snow shovels and ice melt now in stock. We also have roof rakes and snow blowers. While you’re here, check out the Snow Blower glove, one of the best outdoor work gloves I have seen. We also carry Yaktrax. These slip onto the bottom of your shoes or boots and help to prevent slipping on snow or ice. Yaktrax make a great Christmas gift!

Be ready for winter! The staff at Goyer Ace is here to help!

Jim

Where did summer go? It seems like it was just July 4th and now we're looking at Labor Day. I would like to get in some more golf and put a few more miles on my motorcycle before the weather turns cool.

Mid September is the time to put down the last application of lawn fertilizer. Fertilizing in the fall will help your lawn green up faster in the spring. Fall is also a good time to aerate or over seed your lawn.

It's not too late to seal your blacktop driveway. The temperature needs to be 65 or above with no rain for 36 hours. It's also a good time to wash your windows so you don't have to look out of dirty windows all winter.

Joyce, our paint manager just informed me that the fall Pottery Barn color books have arrived. Stop in the store and pick one up for free.

Jim

Time for Weed and Feed!

It’s not too late to achieve a lush green lawn this summer! Right now is the time to apply weed and feed and timing is everything when it comes to application. For best results weed and feed should be applied to a damp lawn at least 1 day after mowing when there is no rain in the forecast for 48 hours.

The key points are 1) Damp lawn and 2) No rain for at least 24 hours after application. No matter when you apply you will still get the benefit of the fertilizer. An alternative for killing just the weeds is a spot treatment or a whole lawn treatment with a lawn weed killer like Ortho Weed-B Gon.

Some other tips to help achieve a healthy lawn include; when mowing try not to cut more than 1”or 1/3 the length of your lawn, if you have clippings lying on top of the lawn when you’re done mowing make sure to rake them off, do not water after 5 o’clock and don’t water in the heat of the day. Follow these tips and your lawn will look great in no time!

Stop by and talk to any of our helpful staff about ways to make your lawn look great.

May is grill month!!!

May is grill month at Goyer Ace. Stop in and check out our selection of grills. We stock a full line of Weber charcoal grills, along with the Spirit and Genesis gas grills. If you’re thinking BIG we can order Weber Summit grills also. All Weber gas grills are available in propane or natural gas versions.

For the outdoorsman, we have the Teton Wildlife Grills. On display we have the Whitetail Classic model with a mural of a whitetail deer etched into the stainless steel lid, a deer antler handle and rifle shell control knobs. The grill is also available in a duck hunter version. This would make a great Father’s day gift for any hunter!

For the serious barbeque fanatic we have The Big Steel Keg. This kamado style grill lets you sear, roast, and smoke.

**Assembly and delivery are always free. Don’t forget to print the coupon for a free cover.

**Goyer Ace will have grilling demonstrations every Saturday in May, make sure to stop by!

As always,

Thank you for shopping Goyer Ace.

GET YOUR GREEN LAWN AT GOYER ACE

Now that the snow is gone many of us are daydreaming of a lush green lawn. And right now is the time to start! As soon as your lawn dries out, the first thing that should be done is to pick up any branches or debris that the snow may have left behind, then rake to get up some of the dead grass. You don’t need to get up all the dead grass, raking lightly will be sufficient.

Crabgrass was unusually bad last summer which means you’ll need to treat for it this spring. When the weather warms up and the low temps are consistently in the 50s apply a fertilizer with crabgrass preventer. This will help green your lawn and prevent crabgrass from germinating. It will also help to prevent some early season weeds from germinating as well.

You may want to consider purchasing a 4-step annual fertilizer program. The 4- step program includes:

1) Crabgrass Preventer w/ Fertilizer
2) Weed and Feed
3) Mid Season fertilizer
4) Winterizer

By purchasing all 4 steps now you’ve got them on hand when you need them. There are also some great rebates available now.

I will post on my BLOG when the time is right for each application. Check back often.

Happy Spring,

Jim

SUNHEAT Heaters

Goyer Ace is now an authorized dealer for SUNHEAT infrared heaters. I’m sure many of you have seen the infomercials or ads for different brands of infrared heaters. Manufacturers are making claims about comfort and saving money on your energy bill. These claims are true, within reason.

I’ve been using an infrared heater in my home for several years. That said I have researched many different brands of heaters before becoming a SUNHEAT dealer.

First let’s talk about comfort. True infrared heat is very comfortable. It doesn’t dry the air and the heat is distributed evenly throughout your room.

Now let’s talk about cost savings. Cost savings is achieved by using zone heating. Zone heating means only heating the areas of your home that are occupied and letting the rest of the house remain cooler. Keep in mind, this type of heating doesn’t work for all life styles. If your children are in their rooms doing home work, your spouse is in the family room, and you are in the living room, you are better off using your furnace. If your family spends most of their time in one area of your home and you are willing to let other parts of the house cool down you could realize some energy savings using an infrared heater.

The last thing you need to consider before buying an infrared heater is service. A good infrared heater will cost $300 or more. What happens if it stops working? Because we are a SUNHEAT dealer all repairs are done right in our store. Convenience is key.

You can learn more about SUNHEAT infrared heaters at http://www.sunheat.com/

Jim