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How to Avoid Common Plumbing Problems This Winter

Posted on January 12, 2015 by Rick Hamel

Cold Dover winters can lead to plumbing problems in your home. Failing to taken preventive measures could lead to serious damage that could cost thousands of dollars to fix. To avoid winter plumbing problems, review these tips.

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Ensure Your Home’s Plumbing Is Protected With These Winterization Tips

Posted on December 12, 2014 by Rick Hamel

Although we’re not too far into the fall season, there’s no better time than the present to start thinking forward to the dangers of winter. That’s why we’ve compiled several plumbing winterization tips to save you time and money:

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How to Avoid Frozen Pipes This Winter in Your Massachusetts Home

Posted on December 8, 2014 by Rick Hamel

During the Massachusetts winter, it’s a challenge dealing with freezing cold and ice outside, but having it creep inside is worse. Water expands as it freezes and pipes exposed to freezing temperatures can freeze and/or burst, causing damage, inconvenience and … Continue reading →

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Think Your Insulation Needs a Boost? Choose the Right Type

Posted on October 17, 2014 by Rick Hamel

As energy prices continue to rise, keeping your Franklin area home comfortable during a cold New England winter can be expensive, especially if your home is under-insulated. If your insulation needs a boost, you’ll find that there are many different … Continue reading →

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Start Saving Energy Dollars in Your Home Today With These Tips

Posted on September 29, 2014 by Rick Hamel

If you make saving energy dollars a priority, countless opportunities await for the savings to roll in. You simply need to know a few no- or low-cost methods guaranteed to make a difference. Here’s how you can start saving energy … Continue reading →

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Improve the Cooling Efficiency of Your Home’s A/C and Enjoy the Added Comfort

Posted on September 15, 2014 by Rick Hamel

Whether you have an older cooling system in your home or a newer, energy-efficient one, its overall performance is dependent on many factors, including other systems in the home. With the following suggestions, you can help improve cooling efficiency and … Continue reading →

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5 Tips for Reducing the Need for A/C in Your Middlesex Area Home

Posted on September 8, 2014 by Rick Hamel

The biggest reason you hope to reduce the need for A/C in your Bellingham, Ma home is to save on cooling bills. However, your efforts are also good for the environment. Here are five tips to reduce the need for … Continue reading →

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Are Any of These Obstructions Impacting Your Home’s Air Ducts?

Posted on August 4, 2014 by Rick Hamel

Ductwork is the home’s circulatory system, and just as in human physiology, obstructions can lead to significant damage. In fact, clogged air filters – one of the most common airflow obstructions in HVAC systems – are the number one single … Continue reading →

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Insulation R-Values: Do You Know What Yours Should Be?

Posted on May 7, 2014 by Rick Hamel

When you choose insulation for your home, it might all look similar, but there are big differences in the effectiveness of the insulation. The insulation R-values measure exactly how well a particular type of insulation keeps a home warm. The higher the … Continue reading →

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An Airtight Home Will Boost Your Savings

Posted on April 25, 2014 by Rick Hamel

It’s clearly wasteful to leave the window open while heating or air conditioning your home. You’re just letting conditioned air fly right out the window. In many leaky homes, however, the same thing is happening anyway. Here are some ideas … Continue reading →

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