Diagnosing and Fixing Cold Radiators
If you use hot water or steam heating in your house, then you have radiators spaced throughout your living area. These big metal behemoths keep us nice and toasty when the weather outside is anything but. When they stop working, it’s almost a panic that we get in trying to figure out what’s wrong! Lucky […]
Stop Losing Heat! Insulate and Air-Seal Your Drop-Down Attic Stairs!
Most homeowners have a love-hate relationship with their attics. They love the extra storage that an attic can allot, but hate the draft and heat loss that come packaged standard with the extra space. Lucky for you, stopping that draft and saving some serious cash on your heating bill is as simple as can be! If […]
Avoid These Common Ice Melt Mistakes!
When summer turns to Fall and Fall to Winter, there is one thing that you can be guaranteed to see; Ice. Ice is the bane of us all when we leave our houses in the morning, or arrive back after the sun has set. Slipping and falling is not only painful, but it also presents a […]
How To Replace Your Stihl Gas Trimmer String
If you own a gas powered trimmer, then you’ve probably experienced the pains of having to replace the string yourself. While the trimmers are useful, restringing them definitely has to be the most annoying part about owning them! If you have A Stihl gas trimmer then we have a guide for all 6 heads that we sell, […]
How To Clean and Maintain Your Pellet Stove
Pellet stoves are a great way to save money and keep warm during those lazy winter months at home. Owning a wood stove or a pellet stove means localized heat, constant warmth, and regular maintenance and cleaning. Each stove comes with a recommended interval of cleaning and maintenance, so be sure to refer to your […]
Benjamin Moore Color Trends – 2017 Color of the Year
Benjamin Moore’s Color of the Year, Shadow 2117-30, is allusive and enigmatic — a master of ambiance. Last year’s Color of the Year selection turned out to be quite controversial. Simply White was, simply, the right color. If you were in the “white was the wrong choice” camp then we think you’ll be pleasantly surprised with the […]
Save Money This Winter – Locate and Fix Air Leaks
Lost heat is one of the biggest financial concerns of a homeowner as the colder weather draws near. Small cracks in the seal of your house not only let the cold air in, but they let your expensive hot air out! For your best chance at determining leaks, hire a qualified technician to conduct an energy […]
7 Easy Fall Weekend Projects
If you want to enjoy your beautiful fall weekends, you need to plan your weekend chores right. Here are 7 simple projects to tackle so that you can get on with your day!
Product Spotlight – STIHL BR 700
STIHL is a name known to many, if not all homeowners. They started as a small operation, creating the world’s first chainsaw, and have since expanded into the dominant multi-product brand that it is today. With the new flagship blower, the BR 700, STIHL continues to dominate the marketplace by making powerful, yet affordable equipment […]
5 Top Fall Lawn Seeding and Overseeding Tips
When it comes time to seed your lawn, there’s no time like a New England Fall! If you’re in the northern half of the US, Autumn is unequivocally the best time of the year to seed or overseed your lawn! Whether you are seeding a new plot or overseeding your existing lawn, you’re going to […]