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How to Prepare for Severe Winter Weather
Winter can be a magical time of year, filled with snow covered trees, powdery hillsides, and cozy evenings in front of a crackling fire. But it has another side – one that brings freezing temps, blinding snowsqualls, and wind gusts that can knock out power to entire neighborhoods for days. And while there’s nothing you… Continue reading How to Prepare for Severe Winter Weather
How to Cope with Extreme Cold
When it’s 15 degrees F outside with a wind chill factor of Extreme Cold below zero, do you really feel better when someone suggests: “It could be a lot worse!” We’re betting your answer (at least the polite one) would be “Go peddle your optimism elsewhere, pal.” There, you’ve vented a little and now you… Continue reading How to Cope with Extreme Cold
How to Prepare for Winter
Love it or hate it, winter is a New Jersey reality. That one time Winter of year that most people love or hate, with very few indifferent feelings. In addition to sledding, skiing, and snowball fights, you can expect the season to bring ice, snow, sleet, and freezing temps. These conditions can make life temporarily… Continue reading How to Prepare for Winter
Is Your Heating System Failing? Here’s How to Tell.
Spoiler alert: your heating system won’t last forever. In fact, if you live in your home long enough, your system is certain to fail. Is there a “good news” side to this story? Well, sort of – and that is, heating systems rarely fail without first issuing warning signals. So, if you take note of… Continue reading Is Your Heating System Failing? Here’s How to Tell.
Is it Time to Replace Your Water Heater?
Is your water heater making strange noises, like the sound of a pounding headache? Does it take more time off than you would prefer, meaning it just isn’t producing hot water like the good old days? And how about the hot water itself. Is it looking a little rusty to you – literally? Internal tank… Continue reading Is it Time to Replace Your Water Heater?
The Advantages of Natural Gas Appliances
Does the “green living” bug bite you when you least expect it? Don’t worry, it’s a common affliction with very distinctive symptoms: a continued push for smarter use of our natural resources, reduced energy consumption, plus lower energy costs. We all get bitten; sometimes we even seek it out. Like today, for example. Did you… Continue reading The Advantages of Natural Gas Appliances
The High Cost of Basement Flooding, and How to Prevent It
Hold on to your umbrella and galoshes for this one. On average, it costs $30,000 to repair the damage caused by a flooded basement. To make matters worse, these claims are often not covered under you homeowner’s insurance policy. So, if you live in a home or neighborhood prone to flooding, what steps are you… Continue reading The High Cost of Basement Flooding, and How to Prevent It
Common AC Problems, And What Causes Them
Turn on the AC, sit back and relax, and enjoy the cool. All summer long, seven days a week. Simple, right? Well, to an extent, yes. But not that simple. And for that, there’s a simple reason. AC systems don’t last forever. Today’s high efficiency models are built to last about 15 years, while older… Continue reading Common AC Problems, And What Causes Them
Breathing Techniques that Help Relieve Stress
Stress is an everyday occurrence, and that’s not necessarily a bad thing. Without at least some stress, you’re not being sufficiently challenged. And without challenges to overcome, growth is inhibited. Still, just like most things in life, two much stress can be harmful to your physical and mental health. So, the trick isn’t to get… Continue reading Breathing Techniques that Help Relieve Stress
How to Reduce Energy Consumption and Costs
We all have a few tricks up our sleeves when it comes HVAC systems heating to saving money. Perhaps you’re a seasoned coupon clipper who can shave hundreds off your monthly grocery bill with one hand tied behind your back. Or maybe you’re a DIY pro and can fix common homeowner woes others might need… Continue reading How to Reduce Energy Consumption and Costs
