When we talk about air pollution here in the Tri-State area, we tend to rail on about vehicle emissions, smog, ozone depletion, and so on. You know, that the problem is confined to outdoors. But did you know that the Read More
The Health Benefits of Gardening
It’s that time of year when, for many, thoughts turn to getting busy and dirty in the garden. What to plant, how much, when to start, what to use for fertilizer, and all the rest. If the home gardening bug Read More
How to Rid Your House of Dust
No matter how often you clean, the dust never seems to go away. Or at least that’s how many of our customers feel. We know, because the keep asking us what can be done about it. Well, did you know Read More
How to Weather Strip Your Door
When cold air is pouring in from around your doors, your weather stripping has passed its point of usefulness – assuming, of course, the door had weather stripping in the first place. Either way, the goal is to stop the Read More
Tips for More Effective Winter Pet Care
There’s nothing like spending a beautiful winter afternoon dashing through the snow with your pet dog. But the increasingly cold weather warrants an abundance of precaution – for you and your pets. Here are a few tried and true ways Read More
Common Cold Weather Mistakes
So, how’s winter treating you thus far? No major complaints? Glad to hear it. Of course, if you’re one of those people actually looking for something to complain about, then our advice is to just back, hibernate, and let winter Read More
5 Ways to Prevent Static Electrical Shock
Static electricity is both a fascinating scientific phenomenon and an annoying fact of life. Essentially, static charges can build along surfaces under certain conditions and later discharge once touched. The resulting shock is often harmless, but that doesn’t mean it Read More
The Value of Furnace Preventative Maintenance
What’s the best time of year to have your furnace or boiler professionally serviced? Late summer or early fall – that way everything can be checked out before the heating season kicks into high gear. And yet, there’s no bad Read More
How to Prevent Dry Winter Skin
Do you suffer from chapped, itchy, flaky winter skin? If so, you know how uncomfortable and even painful it can be. If you happen to have other skin issues like eczema or psoriasis, the cold temps dry indoor air of Read More
What to Look for in a New Furnace
If you’re thinking about buying a new furnace, there’s quite a bit to think about, including who to trust to help you select just the right product and, ultimately, install it for you. But let’s come back to that point. Read More