Brasstown Lawn Care is a locally owned, family operated business. They specialize in mowing, weed eating, edging, hedge trimming, aeration, fertilizing, seeding, planting, pine straw, mulching, fencing, flower beds, pressure washing, and home security watch.

Call Ronnie today for a free quote!  Call direct at (828) 361-8429 or at home (828) 837-8140.

Located in beautiful Brasstown, North Carolina, my family and I started our lawn care service in 2004. Since then, our business has been growing each year, and we hope to do business with you. Our family motto is "To treat our customers with respect, satisfaction, and a job well done."

-Ronnie Byers (Owner/Operator)

Call Ronnie today for a free quote!  Call direct at (828) 361-8429 or at home (828) 837-8140.

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 Call Ronnie today for a free quote!  Call direct at (828) 361-8429 or at home (828) 837-8140.

About a year ago, I wrote an article as to how Wildblue Satellite Internet was a great opportunity for folks in Murphy, North Carolina because it brings high speed Internet to anywhere in Cherokee County. Now I must tell you how poor my experience with them was.

After having them for a full year now, I can personally provide a testament to their disservice.  Do not waste your time or money on them unless you have no other option. Although I’ve not used them personally, I would consider the other alternative company, Hughesnet.

Don’t get me wrong, Wildblue works fine when it is set up correctly. Their problem is customer service is atrocious at best. They are not willing to do anything to help the customer, If you do decide to use them, make sure you do a speed test and it has the amount of bandwidth you’re supposed to have before the technician ever leaves.

If you would like to know more details of the experiences I had, here they are in bullets:

• First sign was when I first got it, they were not willing to alter plans to show me the different speeds even though I was possibly willing to pay more. They wanted to bump up the plan, force me to pay for the entire month when I wanted less than ten minutes just to see if it was worthwhile to upgrade.
• I referred at least two clients/friends to them when I first signed up that I know for fact purchased their service. As part of their referral program, they agree to take $50 off your bill as an incentive to send them business. Both I know mentioned my name and told them about the referral. They never gave me one cent credit on my bill even though I called them and told them about it, who bought their service. They could easily verify it on their computer.
• After having it for a couple months, it caused problems switching back and forth between service providers. Example, going back and forth to the office was painful. I called and they had me change some setting. It helped some, but it took our office technician to actually fix it.
• After 4 months or so, I inquired as to why I was only getting half the speed of what I was paying for. The representative agreed there was a problem and asked if I would like a technician to come out and check the dish. Of course I would! Good - that will be a $99 charge. What??!! I didn’t touch the dish and it has been like this since the beginning? Even the phone company comes out and fixes the lines if you have problems. In the end they would do nothing to help.
• Blue Ridge EMC is running fiber Internet and I signed up with them around month 10 of the service just to have true high speed and began using it.
• Month 11 - I call to cancel. Can’t do it till closer.
• Month 11.5 - I called to cancel again. They agreed to send a technician out and fix it for free. Nope - too little too late. Offered a free month of service. Again, too little too late. Finally was able to cancel. Received a confirmation number (THANK GOODNESS I wrote it down) and made sure that I would get no more bills. Nope, Nothing, The end is what I was told.
• Today - I’m on hold with them having to fight a charge they told me they wasn’t going to happen. I don’t expect much help. Thankfully its on my American Express who will dispute it for me if I get no where with them. And now after holding for 50 minutes and 19 seconds, I’m hanging up with them and letting AMEX deal with it.

John and Jessica Poltrock - The POLTROCK TEAM at RE/MAX of Murphy NC - Real Estate Services - www.MyMurphy.com - JohnPoltrock@gmail.com - Call Toll Free (877) 837-3002 and demand The POLTROCK TEAM!

Some folks are concerned that someone needs to check on their vacation and second homes to be sure everything is safe and sound. Even though Murphy is a very safe area, it’s nice to know there’s nothing to be worried about with your home. Now there’s an excellent service available that provides that!

Mountain Cabin Care is now available to watch your home for a very reasonable service fee! Click the link to find out more details on this great service.

John and Jessica Poltrock - The POLTROCK TEAM at RE/MAX Mountain Properties - Murphy, North Carolina Real Estate - Homes, land, and commercial properties - www.MyMurphy.com - JohnPoltrock@gmail.com - Call Toll Free (877) 837-3002 and demand The POLTROCK TEAM!!!

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As I sit here and write this, I know for sure that I am going to have to walk out in the nine degree weather this morning to face the crisp, cold air to thaw out my water pipes. Of course, I’m sure I’m not the only fortunate person to have to do this. Sad thing is, I know better! Here are some quick and easy tips on how to *keep* your water pipes from freezing whether your in Murphy, North Carolina or anywhere else.

Preventative care is one of the first steps. If you have a well (which is the norm here), make sure it is properly insulated. Many people use insulated fake rocks to cover their well and protect it from the elements. Don’t forget you need more than that! Wrap it in insulation around the casing and pipes. Also, it’s not a bad idea to install a light bulb in with the well to help keep it warm and above freezing. Be safe with this! Be sure its properly installed so not to start a fire. The US Forest Service (and your neighbors!) doesn’t appreciate fires! Also, make sure there’s no gaps between the ground and your well house/covering. This is a prime spot for the cold air to sneak in. You want it well insulated just like you would your own house.

If you’re like me, you’ve already passed the preventative maintenance part - my pipes are frozen! If you can, wait till the temperature warms up and let it work itself out. Be careful! You may need to turn your water main off so pipes that may have burst don’t give you personal waterfall in your house! If you don’t have the luxury of waiting, get out there and defrost! Common household items work well - hair dryer, small space heaters, and heating pads will work wonders. Spend some time out there and get it done. Make sure to thoroughly check for leaks once you have water - you don’t want to damage your house.

Good luck out there! Stay warm and if you need additional help - call a plumber! Here’s some you could try local in Murphy NC:

• Sandidge Plumbing - (828) 837-6296
• Mike Adams
• Christian Plumbing (I’ve not used them, but have heard good things)

Here’s a great article with even more from Red Cross’s Prepare.org

John and Jessica Poltrock - Real Estate in the Mountains of Murphy North Carolina - Homes and Land for Sale - www.MyMurphy.com - JohnP@remax.net - (877) 837-3002 - Demand The POLTROCK TEAM!

*Recommendations are given as a convenience to you. We cannot guarantee the work of these contractors. We advise you do your own research and select a plumber you feel will meet your needs.

Many of our customers and clients come from flat lands looking to find their mountain dream spot. Whether they’re looking for a lot in a mountain community, an unrestricted lot, or a tract of land with a lot of acreage, septic permits help ensure you are buying a piece of real estate you can build on and enjoy.

The above image gives you an idea of what a septic system looks like, and a permit is essentially Cherokee County’s authorization to put a septic system in the ground. They look at your soil type and decide whether it is capable of absorbing the amount of water you’re putting in the ground based on the amount of bedrooms your home will have.

Let me give an illustration of what COULD happen if you don’t get a permit when you buy: You buy the perfect piece of real estate. In a few years, you go to build your home on your land. You don’t want to start building your house till you have the permit in hand. If you apply for it after the fact and the county inspector goes and says your property is not suitable, you’re done for! Yes - there are some ways to appeal it. If you can’t get one at all, you have a property that just dropped in value to next to nothing that would only be worth something to the neighbor next door.

Play it safe - make you contract contingent on receiving a septic permit unless you have a very good reason not to. We would be more than happy to consult with you on how this process works.

John and Jessica Poltrock - REMAX Mountain Properties - Murphy, North Carolina - (828) 837-3002 - (866) Murphy-NC