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Home Air Quality- VOC (Volatile Organic Compounds)

Can breathing be killing you? As we go about our day we encounter many things that can harm us. Most of us do not think about the air we breath as being an issue. Air quality is becoming a greater concern as we discover how it can affect our health. There are many...

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Winter Seasonal Tips:

As the temps drop you will want to make sure all the items that are usually sitting outside are picked up and stored where they will be out of the weather. Reel up the hoses (carefully “walk” them to drain all water out before you wind them up) and store them where...

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Is a Smart Thermostat a smart decision?

Being green has never been easier. We live in a world where technology is all around us. Our homes have always been a frontier of the next new gadget. For many years smart technology, such as automation and smart controls for heating/cooling may have been too...

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Beautiful Icicles could mean damaging Ice Dams!

Winter in New England is harsh and beautiful. It is inspiring to be surrounded by pristine snow covered fields and hills. Many of us enjoy the snow topped roofs and the spectacular crystalline icicles that adorn our homes. As a home inspector I have the privilege to...

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Adopt-a-Hydrant Program

In an article on their web site The Stamford Fire and Rescue Department is asking citizens to “adopt-a-hydrant. This program is not unlike adopt a spot on the roadways to keep areas litter free and adopt an island where a group beautifies a rotary or a small park. The...

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Have you checked the antifreeze in your…house?

Antifreeze in heating systems can help to reduce the potential of frozen or cracked pipes and the loss of heat when you need it the most. Have you checked your heating system? Posted by Jason Horn Cracked pipe in heating coil Have you checked the antifreeze in...

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5 energy saving tips for a greener home.

Some energy saving tips to help make your home a little bit greener.   Here are some tips that you can use to be more green and save some money. Computers- Computers are becoming more and more prevalent in our homes. Many homes have more than one computer....

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Composite decking 2.0

Is capped composite decking for you? This is a follow up to an article that I wrote a year ago. I have received several correspondents regarding my article, “Some issues with composite decking “, July 2012, that illustrated some of the problems that plagued early...

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