Tips to Improve Winter Indoor Air Quality
We are heading into winter. The time for open windows and doors is coming to an end for a little while. So what can you do to improve the quality …
Home Improvement Tips
Debunking Common Energy Myths
With the rising costs of energy, many homeowners will be challenged with finding ways to reduce consumption and therefore, reduce costs. But every industry has its common myths, and the …
How to Manage Your Thermostat Settings to Save Money
If you can manage your home thermostat settings properly, it can help you save money on fuel bills. First, do you have a regular thermostat or a programmable thermostat? If …
Tips to Prepare Your Home for Winter
We’re entering that time of year where cool air is replacing the warmth of summer, reminding us that colder, winter weather conditions are on the way. Although it is autumn …
How to Find Air Leaks in Your House
One of the common causes of high heating or cooling costs is air leaks in your house. In fact, several studies from the Department of Energy show that an average …
Air-purifying Houseplants to Improve Indoor Air Quality
The air we breath is subject to toxins being released from common household products, materials and furniture. We think our indoor air is clean, but according to the Environmental Protection …
Tips to Lower Your Summer Electric Bills
Summer is right around the corner. Although spring temperatures in New England are comfortable, as the summer temperatures rise, so do your electric bills. We run the air conditioning more …
Ideal Room Temperature for Winter
When the temperature is cold, most homeowners are tempted to turn their thermostats up to make their homes toasty warm. Excessive raising and lowering the temperature can cause your energy …
7 Tips to Keep Your Home Warm this Winter
Every time winter rolls around, one of our first tasks is to prepare our home for cold weather. We need to make sure our home has no leaks which waste …