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Hydronic heating means water-based heating. The most common type of hydronic system utilizes a boiler to make the water hot, a pump, and pipes to

I was going to write a technical newsletter about cleaning your gutters, replacing your air filter, etc. But I decided to list some comfort to-dues

These days, it’s pretty easy to light-up your countertops.  LEDs now come built into a “tape,” which can be applied to the underside of the

Like everything else, the cost of water has gone up over the last several years. I’m always surprised at how much water costs when I open the bill.

Heating systems get neglected because it’s one of those “out of sight, out of mind” things. Proper maintenance can make a difference in the

Most people think of cooling when it comes to air conditioners. But the other main benefit of air conditioning is dehumidification. Air conditioning

The material used for kitchen and bath countertops can impact the home’s value. For example, some people consider laminate (Formica) inferior,

That third prong on your extension cord plug (and appliance cords), enables electricity to flow through the circuit and then, literally, into the

Oak is very common, but several other species work nicely in homes, including cherry, bamboo, pine, and other exotic woods. One of the most important

Hopefully, you haven’t seen these. They’re called Spider Crickets because they look like a combination of spiders and crickets all in one big

In the last 20 years, we have done over 18,000 inspections. Many of the homes we’ve inspected have older Anderson Casement windows. (Casement

Foundations often have cracks, most of which are not substantial concerns. However, long horizontal cracks are a different story. Long horizontal