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When Does the Snowfall Stop & Start in Denver, Colorado?

What Months Does It Usually Snow in Colorado? If you live in Colorado, then you know that the weather an change in almost an instant. When trying to plan for the inclement winter weather it’s good to know when Colorado has historically had snowfall. Typically […]

Snow Removal Safety Tips

With frequent, sometimes daily snowfall during the winter months, snow removal in the Denver area is no joke. If you’re the owner or manager or a commercial property the task becomes much more complex. Clearing your parking lots, sidewalks and drives is critical to keeping […]

Advantages of Hiring a Commercial Snow Removal Company

Snow buildup on your property can negatively affect your business in many ways, from expensive legal suits stemming from accidental injury, to simply slowing down your inflow of customers. You may be wondering, “Do I really need to outsource snow removal for my business? Will […]

Tips for Hiring a New Snow Removal Contractor in Denver

Snow removal is a necessity during the winter in Denver, and chances are you’ll look to a contractor to take care of this responsibility for you if you own a business or property. But where should you start? With all the options available, it can […]

Property Manager’s Snow Storm Preparation Checklist

In Colorado, snow storms are almost inevitable. As a property manager or owner, being prepared for when snow falls is important for safety and keeping visitors and tenants happy. This checklist will help make sure you have all the bases covered when it comes to […]

Avoiding an Interruption of Business from Snowstorms

Unpredictable Colorado Snowstorms Colorado snow storms can sometimes come from nowhere and find you unprepared. It’s important to remember that even what may be considered light snow can still cause bad icing and potentially hazardous conditions. Heavier snow storms are often the major concern for […]

SMS Donation to Shiloh House

We are honored by the response we had gotten from the Shiloh House! Moments like these are why we wanted to help and give back to our community. On behalf of SMS, we would like to thank Shiloh House for all that they do and […]

Winter’s Role

Aside from its role in stifling the growth of deadly pathogens and their insect carriers, winter has been vital for human development in many other ways. First off, wheat grows only where there are cool or cold winters. It’s a vital invention that helps feed […]

De-Icing and Pets

Pets may be exposed to de-icing products that have been applied to sidewalks or dog runs or that have been improperly stored or spilled. The most common clinical signs are vomiting, diarrhea, salivation, depression, and loss of appetite, disorientation and increased thirst. In extreme cases […]

Sand is NOT Salt

Sand is a lousy traction agent. Unfortunately, some areas of the country still find contractors using sand as the preferred method of dealing with slippery conditions. The few in-depth studies done on the use of sand do not indicate this practice is valuable. If one […]