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5 Reasons Why High Efficiency Boilers Need Annual Service
Today’s new high efficiency boilers are all the craze due to their energy saving potential. Manufacturers such as Burnham, Viessmann, Navien, HTP just to name a few, all have their flagship condensing boiler that are 90% efficient and above. These systems offer many...
5 Things To Know Before Buying A New Vanity
Homeowners when looking to spruce up there bathroom with a quick vanity change out, often overlook these few variables that end up costing them more money in the long run. 1.) Switching from a vanity with two doors to a vanity that has drawers. What seems like a...
Homeowners and Contractors To Be Affected By New Water Heater Regulations in 2015
The Department of Energy (DOE) recently passed new regulations that will be bring about major changes in the water heater industry for both homeowners and contractors. Effective April 16, 2015 the DOE will require higher energy factor (EF) ratings on all residential...
Driveway Radiant Heating
Here is a recently completed project, where we installed hot water radiant heating under the homeowners driveway. First step is to lay the foam panels over the prepared driveway. After you lay the panels over the driveway, it is time to install the radiant tubing that...
Bathroom Remodel Through Pictures
This is a second floor room, that was used as a storage closet by the previous owners. The home has one full bathroom on the first floor and the new owners wanted to add another full bathroom on the second floor. When the room was down to the studs, we took...
Mass Save Early Boiler Replacement Rebates
Mass Save is currently offering homeowners a great way to update their outdated home heating system to a newer, energy efficient model. Homeowners with a boiler that is over 30 years old are eligible to receive up to $4,000. If you have a 12+ year old furnace heating...
Shower Remodel
Here is a recent project we are nearly finished with in Peabody. Client recently purchased a house that had an old bathroom on the third floor that was unfinished. The problem was finding enough space to put the shower. The roof eave of the old house was causing...
Costs of Heating Your Home
According to government forecasts higher heating costs are ahead for the upcoming winter months, which are considered October 1, 2013 through March 3, 2014. The four ways to heat your home are natural gas, heating oil, electricity, and propane. Natural gas is...
Seven Facts About Hydro Air Heating Systems
Hydro Air is becoming a popular choice for new construction because of the flexibility it offers, allowing heating and cooling out of the same vents. Here are seven facts you should know before making a decision on your home heating system. 1. The heating system is a...
Seven Reasons to Consider Radiant Heating For Your Home
Radiant heating is considered by many to be the Cadillac of heating systems, mostly used in new construction or additions. Here are seven reasons why radiant is a good choice for your home Heat works more from the ground up, allowing temperatures to be 3-5 degrees F...