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 …
Preparing Your Furnace for the Winter Cold
Winter is approaching in New England. The temperatures already dropping and by now, I’m sure you’ve turned on your heat a couple of times. Let’s make sure your heating system, …
Common Myths About Home Heating Oil
Among the different heating fuels and energy sources for home heating, people continue to have a huge misunderstanding about heating oil. Oil is still in use and not just because …
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 …
Heating System Inspection Checklist
As we enter autumn, homeowners need to make a list of all the things they need to check before winter hits New England. Although you may be looking at your …
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 …
Common Home Cooling Mistakes to Avoid
It’s now summer season and your air conditioning is an important amenity to your comfort. According to the Department of Energy, 75% of of all homes in the United States …
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 …
Fill Your Oil Tank before the Summer Heat
Daffodils are a sure sign that spring is here and summer is coming. If you heat your home with oil, it also means you need to fill your tank and …
Home Heating Safety Tips
We all want to stay warm in the winter. We turn on our heat, crank up the fireplace and snuggle under a warm blanket. But according to the National Fire …
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 …