When your property suffers from a fire, it’s obviously crucial to have the flames extinguished. They pose as a safety risk to you and others who inhabit the property and cause severe damage to various materials and objects. However, the…
Three hundred thousand or more species of fungi exist in the environment. In winter, the number is no less. Mold, also classified as fungi, flourishes under certain ideal conditions. A moisture source, warmth (especially when the heat is switched on)…
Blizzard conditions, ice storms, pelting sleet and the seemingly endless avalanche of snow are realities of winter. Adverse weather conditions during the height of the cold season wreak havoc on many homes, especially those along the country’s snowbelt. When winter…
Winter chills are the reason for high energy bills. Drafty doors and windows, uninsulated spaces and unadjusted thermostats give rise to dramatic spikes in heating costs. Before you turn blue—from the deep freeze or from reviewing your excessively high energy…
The time invested in dealing with unanticipated problems unique to winter weather takes a toll on unprepared homeowners. For instance, freezing temperatures increase the likelihood of accidents, like burst plumbing pipes, that lead to expensive repairs; and, homeowners unnecessarily spend…
Homeowners have many reasons to insulate their home’s water pipes, especially prior to winter. The prime time to wrap both the cold water pipes and hot water pipes in insulation is before subfreezing temps hit. Insulating the home’s water pipes…
You can maintain high indoor air quality with the right furnace air filter. There is a seemingly infinite amount of air filter options that line the never-ending aisles of hardware stores. Among the many selections available, which air filter do…
The icy freeze of winter is just around the corner. In the basement corner of your home might stand a furnace, which keeps your household cozy and toasty all winter long. This important heating system requires attention before winter to…
As torrential rains beat down against a home’s roof, a functional gutter system directs the steady flow of rainwater into the downspouts and away from the property. Gutters serve an important purpose. The aluminum, steel or vinyl gutters ensure the…
Storm season in New Jersey is well underway, unleashing its wave of powerful wind gusts and hail. Emerging storms can potentially devastate the areas within the New Jersey borders. The autumnal season is also rife with tropical storms that cause…