by Brian Champagne | Feb 15, 2017 | Tips & Tricks
When you go to the doctor for an annual physical exam, you get professional feedback on your health. Often, this is when you learn if you have any medical issues that need to be resolved. And just like you can’t fail a physical (no matter how poor your health...
by Brian Champagne | Jan 24, 2017 | Tips & Tricks
During the colder months, some of the household appliances and equipment you use every day could truly be accidents waiting to happen. HVAC equipment is often the culprit, causing house fires or other dangers for unsuspecting homeowners. Fortunately, there are some...
by Brian Champagne | May 16, 2016 | Tips & Tricks
Ticks are an epidemic this year, Use a lint roller right after being in the woods or on a brush walk.. for humans & pets: ! Time for camping, hiking and getting outside to play. Don’t let those pesky annoying ticks stop you. Here’s how with a simple...
by Brian Champagne | Feb 22, 2016 | Tips & Tricks
It seems like a waste to heat unused rooms, but closing heat registers may actually increase heating costs, especially with newer systems. Unintended results Closing the heat register and door without sealing the return air duct can actually increase cold air...
by Brian Champagne | Dec 24, 2015 | Tips & Tricks
Chimney Inspection: Preventing Collapse Original article by Nick Gromicko Edited by Brian Champagne Santa is here and you should make sure your chimney is sound. Chimneys are among the heaviest and most structurally vulnerable of all exterior components of a...
by Brian Champagne | Oct 13, 2015 | Tips & Tricks
What is Asbestos? Asbestos is a mineral fiber that can be positively identified only with a special type of microscope. There are several types of asbestos fibers. In the past, asbestos was added to a variety of products to strengthen them and to provide heat...
