Winter plumbing problems are the worst and probably scare homeowners the most, not just new homeowners. Leaks can cause tremendous amounts of damage. Fortunately, a bit of knowledge and planning can prevent problems for both new and established homeowners. [Read more…]
New Home Owner Series: Prepare Your Home for Winter
Winter is more than hot chocolate and cozy blankets. A little preparation now will keep your home safe and warm all winter long. Here are tips for new homeowners settling into their first winter season. [Read more…]
New Home Owner Series: What Is Bioheat®?
Home heating options used to be limited. The home you bought most likely used either oil or gas, unless you were unlucky enough to have an electricity-powered heating system, and that was it. You stayed with whatever you had. [Read more…]
How to Troubleshoot Your Home Heating System
As temperatures drop, the last thing Long Island homeowners want is for their home heating systems to go on the fritz. However, even the most efficient and properly maintained oil or gas home heating system that’s already received its annual heating system maintenance can falter during the heart of the heating season. [Read more…]
How a Programmable Thermostat Can Save You Money
Whether you’re looking to control your heating costs in the fall and winter or your cooling costs in the spring and summer, a programmable thermostat can help you achieve this goal. Remember the old Ronco Rotisserie commercials where Ron Popeil told you to “set it and forget it?” Well, programmable thermostats work a lot like that. [Read more…]