How to Save Money on Your Water Bill

Any time of year is a good time to look for ways to reduce water consumption. It’s great to conserve a primary natural resource while reducing your energy at the same time. And when you accomplish both of those goals at the same time, you can’t help but put a little extra money back in… Read more »

How Long Do Sump Pumps Last?

A flooded basement is a homeowner’s worst nightmare. Basement flooding can destroy valuables, compromise building materials, and give rise to mold and mildew growth. A sump pump can protect your home from heavy rains, melting snow, and rising waters. However, even with the best of care, it won’t last forever. How will you know when… Read more »

How To Prevent Furnace Problems With Preventative Maintenance

Is there ever a good time to lose heat? Of course not. Still, some are better than others. For example, if your furnace shuts down on a crisp, excellent autumn day, you’ll probably not panic and immediately head for the nearest hotel. But on a sub-freezing night in the dead of winter? Ouch! To avoid… Read more »

The Benefits of Boiler Maintenance

Most people think of their home heating system as a furnace when the truth dictates otherwise. Here’s the difference between a furnace and a boiler: If air ducts supply heat, it’s a furnace (or “forced air heating system”). If heat is supplied by radiators or baseboard units, it’s a boiler (or “hydronic heating system”). The… Read more »

Benefits of a Tub-to-Shower Conversion

You haven’t used it in forever. It serves no purpose other to collect soap scum, mildew, and dirt. You hate cleaning it and wish you could get rid of it. What are we talking about? Your bathtub! If this resonates with you, it’s time to consider a tub to shower conversion. After all, what good… Read more »

How to Prevent Heat Loss

Even the world’s most incredible heating system wasn’t designed to heat the great outdoors. And yet, home after home throughout the Boston area, that’s precisely what’s happening. After all, heat escapes through windows, doors, attic insulation, and several other avenues. To help prevent heat loss while bringing down your home heating costs, we recommend the… Read more »

Can You Over Improve a House?

It can be tempting to replicate some of the high-end renovations you see on home improvement shows and on social media. But if you’re not careful, you could be throwing money down your luxury, gold-trimmed toilet. The rule of thumb is to renovate according to your neighborhood and area comparables, especially if you’re planning to… Read more »

9 Space Heater Safety Tips

When you run out of something at home, and there’s no time to replace it, you make do with what you have. No more bread for a sandwich? Try wrapping the insides in lettuce…tasty and much better for you. Just run out of glass cleaner? Make your own with water and vinegar – a cleaning… Read more »

How to Warm Up a Cold Basement

A finished basement adds significant square footage to a home and offers endless possibilities for added living space. Yet there is often one problem – come wintertime, your basement can feel more like an ice box than a cozy place to hang out, work, or play. Whether yours serves as a home office, gym, hobby… Read more »

Holiday Plumbing Tips And Tricks

If there’s one thing that makes the holidays festive, it’s the food. Sure, it’s nice to meet family and talk about the year’s events, but let there be no confusion; everyone’s waiting on dinner. So whether you celebrate the holidays with a roasted turkey, glazed ham, or other treats, you can be sure that your… Read more »