A Guide to Cleaning Your Radiators and Baseboards
When it comes to taking care of Fall cleaning and prepping for Winter the “to do” list can get quite long. While many people focus on the yard and exterior of their home, it’s easy to forget that there’s quite a bit to do inside as well – like cleaning your heating appliances. Similar to […]
Why a Clean Chimney May Need a Boiler Tweak
With cooler weather creeping in – thoughts of sipping coffee, hot chocolate, or other libations in front of a roaring fire with smoke emitting from the chimney being to set it. But before those delightful thoughts can become a reality, there are some housekeeping items that must be attended too, such as: Do you have […]
Now is the best time to fill your heating fuel tanks – here’s why!
It’s officially Fall here in Connecticut. After a HOT Summer, I’m sure many of us are looking forward to turning off the AC and smelling that crisp, cool Fall air, enjoying some football, and spending some quality time outside enjoying the more moderate temperatures. There’s nothing quite like Fall in New England. Before you head […]
Three Things to Do for Your Heating System Before You Use It
After a crazy Summer of heat waves and 90+ degree weather, the last thing on most people’s minds is thinking about turning on the heat. But it should be. We’ve mentioned a few times in past articles and on social media, that the Summer is actually a great time to be thinking about your heating […]
Carbon Monoxide – What You Need to Know
Carbon Monoxide (CO) can be a pretty scary term considering over 50,000 people per year visit the hospital for accidental CO poisoning each year and more than 400 people in the U.S. die from unintentional carbon monoxide poisoning every year, according to the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention. If you are operating any fuel-burning equipment in home, […]
Energy Saving Tips for Your Home While Traveling
Whether you are taking a vacation, traveling for business, or visiting family out of town, most people make sure they have someone in place to check on pets, bring in the mail, and water their plants. What many forget to plan for, however, is cutting their energy usage while away from the home. When you […]
What to Expect During a Home Inspection When Buying a New House
Buying a new house can be a very exciting and nerve-wracking time – it’s a huge investment and mostly likely something that you’re going to be making payments on for many years to come. That’s why it’s important to make sure that you not only have a home inspection, but make sure that your home […]
Summer Propane Safety: From Grilling to Heating Your Pool
For many people, Summer means an increased use in propane usage. This can be from using your grill to barbecue, heating up that pool water with a propane pool heater, or using a propane fireplace pit. No matter what your use, it’s important to make sure you’re following proper propane safety rules. Grill Safety Grilling […]