by thepeabodyplumberscrack | Mar 25, 2013 | Environmentally-Friendly, Heating, Home, Home Improvement
Spring is here, well at least according to the calendar. Hopefully warmer temperatures are in the near future, and we can finally give our heating systems a break. But just because you won’t be needing the heat anymore doesn’t mean you should stop thinking...
by thepeabodyplumberscrack | Mar 20, 2013 | Environmentally-Friendly, Heating, Home, Home Improvement, Piping, Plumbing
There has been a recent buzz in the contractor community about a new product called Green Pipe, from the company Aquatherm. This new product is made out of the highest quality polypropylene, a chemically inert material that contains no harmful substances, ensuring the...
by thepeabodyplumberscrack | Jan 30, 2013 | Home, Home Improvement, Plumbing, Remodeling
When you open up your water bill at the end of the month, don’t just chalk it up to an above average monthly expense. Your house could have a leak somewhere and you don’t even know it. A small drip from a worn faucet washer can waste 20 gallons of water...
by thepeabodyplumberscrack | Jan 21, 2013 | Heating, Home, Home Improvement, Remodeling, Winter
The new Nest thermostat brought to you by some of the creators of the iPod has been drawing attention from homeowners everywhere. This thermostat, which is already in its second design stage, if correctly programmed can save a homeowner 20% on heating and cooling...
by thepeabodyplumberscrack | Jan 7, 2013 | Heating, Home Improvement, Plumbing
A new year is here, 2013 has arrived, which means a new oil to natural gas conversion program from National Grid. There are several differences in the rebates from last year that consumers should know about. Most of the changes revolve around the Annual Fuel...
by thepeabodyplumberscrack | Dec 6, 2012 | Home, Home Improvement, Plumbing, Water Treatment
Hard water is an extremely common problem for homeowners to have, even when on public water systems. Hard water is not hazardous to your health, but more of a hindrance to appliances. Common signs of hard water are: water spots on the glass door of your shower;...
