Cost vs. Value 2018: What The Newest Data Says for Best Home Improvements
 Q: This is the year that I want to remodel my home. However, I also want to choose the best home improvements for the money. How do I know understand cost vs. value [...]
The Best Temperature for Your Thermostat and Top Options for Homeowners
If you’re a homeowner who uses a modern HVAC system, you’re well aware of the importance of your thermostat. It controls the temperature of your home which directly impacts the cost of your utility bills. [...]
Home Safety Tips for a Warm and Happy Winter Season
The winter season is in full swing and colder temperatures are officially upon us. Protecting your home from the cold, potential home-break-ins as well as house fires is something that most homeowners want to be [...]
Surviving the Polar Vortex: 5 Ways to Protect Your Home from Frigid Temperatures
New England is known for its rough winter weather and freezing temperatures. Weather forecasters are predicting dangerously low temperatures in our area this winter season with a possible polar vortex looming. A polar vortex is a [...]
Top New England Outdoor Projects to Tackle This Winter
Even though the holidays are here and cold weather is making its way toward New England, it’s still a great time to tackle those outdoor projects that you pushed to the backburner this summer. Some [...]
The Best Ways for Winterizing Your Home in New England
It’s officially the holiday season here in New England, and soon snowfall will be on its way. To maximize energy savings, it’s smart to stay a step ahead of the snowfall and begin winterizing your home [...]
Prepare Your Home’s Exterior for a Cold and Brutal Winter
A house sits quietly under a blanket of fresh snow It won’t be long before the frigid New England winter is upon us, so it’s important to make home preparations now before the [...]
How Energy Efficient Windows Help Lower Utility Bills
The last thing that any homeowner wants to do is pay outrageous prices to keep their home warm in the winter and cool in the summer. You already know that energy-efficient windows can help lower [...]
2016 Cost VS Value Report’s Top Home Improvement Projects
Q: Which home improvements have the highest Return On Investment (ROI)?  I am looking forward to my tax refund and starting some projects but not sure which ones should be top priority. Can you please let [...]
Vinyl Siding for Classic New England Homes
(photo credit: Pinterest) Okay, you've got a classic New England style home. A colonial, a victorian, an iconic wood shake. The exterior components on your home are made out of old fiber-based building materials - wood, [...]
