Ah, springtime in Paris…a dream come true! You’ve packed accordingly, taken part in a tour so you cover all the highlights and then some, and even brought your good digital camera so you don’t have to rely solely on your Smart Phone. But, uh, as departure time drew nearer, you didn’t quite have enough time … Read more
Sometimes in life – residential or commercial – you need something repaired, but it’s not urgent…a door squeaks, maybe it’s a rusted out hinge. You can live with that, at least until the noise drives you to distraction. You look out your office window and see that weather stripping has come loose. It’s visually distracting, … Read more
Comparisons often can be difficult to make, let alone those that don’t quite fit. But we’re going to take a stab at it anyway. If, for example, you were to have your child outfitted with orthodontia, would you use a different dentist each time thereafter for check-ups and fine tuning? Not a chance. Or, let’s … Read more
Right now, you might be thinking: “How to keep cool?! All I gotta do is turn on the Air Conditioning system.” Hard to argue with that. Unless, of course, you’re paying too much to cool your home and want some advice on how to lower those costs without sacrificing summer-time comfort. As luck would have … Read more
All those who want their AC inspection system to shut down in the dead of summer, raise your hands. Let’s see, as we scan the crowd before us, we see a total zero hands raised. May all your tests be that easy. But hold the phone – if no one wants their AC to shut … Read more
The longer you’ve lived in your home, the more “stuff” you’ve amassed. Most of the time you don’t notice it because it’s become your new norm. But then that fateful day arrives when you’re looking for something you haven’t used in months and no matter how hard you try it’s nowhere to be found. In … Read more
Do you remember who you called the last time you needed work done on your heating or cooling system? Most people don’t. The tendency is to wait until a need arises, do a web search or ask around for a recommendation, make a call, and hope you’ve made the right choice. We’d like to suggest … Read more
It’s hard to throw away a gift, right? Even if you know it’s something you’ll never use. And even if you know the gift-giver would be none the wiser were the gift were to join the rest of this week’s trash. Still, you keep it anyway. But now, what to do with it? You have … Read more
Thoughts about home safety quickly turn to things we shouldn’t leave in plain sight – like valuables in the car, delivered packages on the doorstep, a week’s worth of mail in the mailbox, and bikes in the driveway. Doing so can make your home and possessions easy targets for the bad guys. And yet, did … Read more
As the weather grows colder and the leaves begin to fall, there’s nothing quite like enjoying a cozy gathering with family and friends. But between fall sports, holidays, and everything in between, planning the perfect fall get-together can seem a bit stressful. The entertaining ideas is that it doesn’t have to be. Here are 10 … Read more
