Your Home and the “Polar Vortex”
The wild temperature swings we've experienced on the East Coast this week really test a house and all of the systems that make it feel comfortable — a place you[...]
How Does Your Home Fend Off February Chill?
This week started off quite brisk and windy. We noticed that this made our house exceptionally chilly, even though the temperature outside was no lower than some other nights this[...]
Happy December! Time to Start Planning for 2012
While you're busy preparing your holiday celebrations, entertaining and travel, it's the perfect time to take a closer look at your home and plan for the renovation projects that need[...]
Fireplace Season Begins — Are You Prepared?
Chilly evenings call for cozy fires. It's just that simple. Is your fireplace in good working order? Do you have a supply of seasoned firewood in place? This is a[...]
Oh Baby, It’s Cold Outside
With temps hovering in the 30s all week -- and it's not even officially winter yet! -- you may be noticing drafty windows and inefficiencies in your heating system. If[...]
Prepare for Winter Now
The time to prepare your home for winter is now, before winter arrives and while your service providers still have open schedules. Cost for energy will likely go up another[...]