Preparing Your Roof and Gutters for Winter
After a relatively mild summer for heat and rain, the fall and winter seasons may be more troublesome. Several forecasters have predicted colder-than-usual temperatures and more rain and snow squalls. In preparation, areas of your home will need special attention to avoid damage. Prior to bad weather, the roof and gutters should be high on…
Fall Home Cleaning Checklist
Brisk air, pumpkin spice lattes and beautiful foliage are all signs that autumn is here. While the weather is still warm, now is the time to perform important cleaning tasks, both inside and outside your home for the cooler seasons ahead. Tips for Cleaning Outside For all the fun summer brings, it can also leave…
How Humidity Can Damage Your Home
For many people, summer is a warm and carefree time of year. While Connecticut gets its fair share of picture-perfect days, the state is also known to have sweltering heat waves and unbearable humidity. You can seek relief in swimming pools and air conditioned buildings, but what about your home? Houses are at risk for…
Tips to Keep Pests Out of Your Home
Summer has many benefits – longer days, warmer weather, time off – but it also brings unwanted pests. Ticks, mosquitoes, wasps and fleas thrive during this season and it’s not uncommon to see them in your backyard. Once inside your home, these pests can cause varying degrees of damage and you’ll likely need an exterminator…
4 Tips to Prepare HVAC Systems for Summer
Without a functioning air conditioner, the hot and humid weather of New England summers can be hard to handle. Rather than assume your unit will be ready to work once you turn it on, it’s important to check the system before summer’s arrival. An air conditioner that is improperly maintained has an increased chance of…