Homeowner's Tips Blog
How to Heat and Cool a New Room
March 28, 2018
There are too many reasons why you would want to add a new room or finish an unfinished space to mention here. Besides, that’s not really the point. But here’s what is: whatever your reason might be, that room needs to be heated and cooled and you have more than one path forward. Before you embark on such a project, check with a real estate agent on how the addition... Read more »
How to Choose the Right AC System
March 19, 2018
If you’re thinking about buying a central air conditioning system, it’s important that it fits your home, lifestyle, and budget. There are also health issues to consider. So, to help ensure your family stays cool and comfortable throughout the hot Boston area summer, here are 5 valuable tips to help you choose wisely: 1) Know your home. Your home’s square footage isn’t the only thing to consider before making your... Read more »
How to Increase Your Home’s Value
February 23, 2018
If you’re thinking about doing some remodeling this year, you might be wondering which projects will give you the greatest pleasure along with those that are sure to increase your home’s resale value. Here are a few home improvement projects sure to help you achieve both key goals: Siding – One of the best ways to dramatically change curb appeal is with new siding. There are a number of options... Read more »
Houseplants Clean Your Indoor Air
February 6, 2018
The EPA tells us that, on average, indoor air is twice as polluted as outdoor air. The more airtight your home, the more likely it is to trap indoor pollutants. Think about it: a tightly sealed house lets very little in or out, including these common airborne contaminants: dust, dust mites, bacteria, pesticides, formaldehyde, smoking and cleaning byproducts, pollen, and many more. While there are numerous ways to combat the... Read more »
Why Drink Less Bottled Water
January 11, 2018
We all use bottled water from time to time, even if just as a matter of convenience. But as a daily staple at home, work, or on the road? Not such a great idea. For starters, plastic water bottles are an ecological menace as these facts clearly illustrate: Plastic bottles take 700 years to even begin composting 90% of the cost of bottled water is attributed to the bottle itself... Read more »
Tankless Water Heater Benefits
December 26, 2017
When the horseless carriage first came on the scene, people scoffed and claimed the automobile would never catch on. A similar but smaller scale reaction occurred when word first leaked on tankless water heaters. As in, “You’ve got to heat the water somewhere, and if not in a storage tank, then where?!” We couldn’t have asked that question better ourselves. And therein lies the mechanical marvel of a tankless water... Read more »
How to Prevent Frozen Pipes.
December 7, 2017
Bust pipes are one of the most so if you live in constant fear that your unheated water pipes can freeze, burst, and cause a watery mess in your garage, basement, and elsewhere, its time to turn that fear into an action plan. In fact, preventing frozen pipes is a rather simple process as youre about to see: Keep the temperature inside your home at 55 degrees or higher, even... Read more »
How to Choose the Right Plumber
November 19, 2017
It’s no secret that taking the Do-It-Yourself route can save you money – the handier you are, the more you can save. Still, no matter how handy and well-equipped you might be, there are times when a certain task requires the skill and experience of a professional. Take your water heater, for example. By law, only a licensed plumber can install or repair it. That’s because they’re highly complex systems... Read more »
The Benefits of a Home Plumbing Inspection
November 2, 2017
We are all inclined to say, from time to time, “I can live without ____________,” and then just fill in the blank. Truth be told, sometimes we’re right, but not always. Take going to the dentist, for example. Sure, you can “live” without going to the dentist for regular check-ups, but at what cost to your dental and overall health? Well, the same thing applies to your home plumbing. There’s... Read more »
How to Improve Your Indoor Air Quality
October 15, 2017
The quality of the air you breathe is vital to your family’s well-being. That’s why it’s so important to reduce the number of pollutants clogging up your indoor airways and infiltrating your lungs by going to sites like airpurifierfirst.com and looking into air purifiers. According to the EPA, indoor air is twice as polluted as outdoor air. Has the problem visited your home, or perhaps even become a live-in guest?... Read more »