Winter Installation: What You Should Know When Working With a Contractor In The Winter
Winter, Schminter! We have our Winter Worry-Free Installation Program for full peace of mind. Did You Know We Install All Winter Long? Many New England homeowners are in need of new efficient windows, siding, roofing, and entry doors due to old products, drafts, leaks, and high energy bills. With the increase of National Grid spike […]
Maintain Your Home’s Vintage Style With Energy Efficient Replacement Windows
Maintain Your Home’s Vintage Style With Energy Efficient Replacement Windows Do Replacement Windows Mean Saying Farewell to Your Home’s Vintage Charm? Often times, today, it’s tough to combine energy efficiency with style – especially when it comes to replacement windows. The most popular window styles found on today’s homes are: But did you notice […]
Tips for Picking out the BEST Snow Shovel this Winter!
Remember last winter? The endless days of biting cold, relentless snow, and ice everywhere? I’ll admit it—there are two words that are banned in my house: Polar Vortex. I mean really, why did they have to give it a name? Now I’m reading that last winter’s icy fury is making a comeback. That’s right—Polar Vortex […]
The SECRET to Relaxing and Restoring Yourself this Winter!
Thank you to Mindy Sevinor Feinberg from Designer Bath and Salem Plumbing Supply for sharing her tips on unwinding and restoring the body this winter… (Photo Credit: Steamist) Secret to relaxing: Are you cold, sniffly, sore, and dealing with dry, chapped skin from stress or work? If so, we have your solution! A 20-minute steam shower offers more than […]
Curtain Call For Cold – How to Use Curtains to Insulate Your Windows
Curtain Call For Cold – How to Use Curtains to Insulate Your Windows Drafty windows can increase your heating bills up to 40%. You can save some money on your energy bills by installing the right window coverings. Think about this? In the winter you wear layers, right? Well, your windows want the same layers […]
Program A Warm, Energy Efficient Home with Smart Thermostats
You may have heard about smart thermostats, but do you know about the Honeywell Wi-Fi Smart Thermostat? To learn more about how you can achieve an effortlessly warm, energy efficient home AND win a free Honeywell Wi-Fi Smart Thermostat… read on! We usually turn the heat up in the morning and down when we leave […]
Tips to Prevent Ice Dams on your Roof
With the New Year’s festivities behind us, it’s time to focus on keeping your home warm and cozy for the winter. We want to help broaden your knowledge of how to effectively Winterize Your Home and this blog focuses on Preventing Ice Dams on your roof. Remember those 5’ long icicles hanging off of the side of your […]
Turn Your Radiator Into Its own Heating Zone (And Stop the Radiator Racket!)
Turn Your Radiator Into Its own Heating Zone (And Stop the Radiator Racket!) If you’re like us, a constant reminder of an old house is when you hear the heater whistle. Yep, it’s winter. I recently read in This Old House that the banging sound you hear is the sound of steam entering and colliding […]
Holiday Open House
Christmas is upon us with only one week away which means it’s time to gather together and spend time with friends… party season has officially begun! I’m so excited to share all the fizzy details of this merry, easy, cozy-by-the-fire “holiday open house.” Not only is it full of warm, festive ideas, but it also […]
Got Water? Tips for Drying Out A Wet Basement
I don’t know if you’re like me, but when I came home from work last night, I had 2” of water in my basement even with the sump pump going full swing. A wet basement causes more damage than you think it might as it’s a haven for mold and can ruin carpeting, drywall, and […]
