5 Things to Do When a Tree Falls on Your House in Michigan
September 8, 2026
Key Takeaways A tree on your house is both a safety event and an insurance event, and the order you make calls affects how smoothly the whole process goes. Your own safety, and the safety of anyone still inside the home, comes before any phone call. Emergency services come first if anyone is trapped, injured, […]
When Ice-Damaged Branches Should Be Pruned Instead of Removed in Michigan
August 17, 2026
Key Takeaways Not all ice-damaged branches need full removal; many can be salvaged with proper pruning. Delayed or improper cuts can worsen decay and increase future failure risk. Quick, correct pruning can improve recovery and reduce long-term structural issues. The decision depends on the extent of damage, branch size, species, and location relative to structures. […]
Why Dead Trees Attract More Than Just Woodpeckers
August 14, 2026
Key Takeaways Dead trees attract more than woodpeckers because decaying wood creates shelter and food for insects, birds, and small animals. Once a tree dies, its wood weakens quickly, making falling limbs and trunk failure more likely during storms. Pests such as carpenter ants, beetles, and other wood-destroying insects may move into dead trees and […]
