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 …
Tips to Prevent Running Out of Heating Oil
If you use heating oil to warm your home during winter, one of your tasks is to ensure you never run out of heating oil. Heating oil is an essential …
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 …