At this point, I think everyone understands the advantages of solar power.  We all know that over time, a home powered by solar energy will cost a homeowner less in energy costs than its grid powered counterpart.  However, the cost of the solar energy system has made it cost prohibited for most homeowners.  Is this trend starting to change? A recent article published by Energy Circle indicates that the cost associated with solar energy is...

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For many of us, winter is an endured evil we wait out so we can enjoy the beauty of spring, summer and autumn.  Winter is spent rushing from warm vehicles to warm homes wishing for the warmth of spring to invite us back outdoors.  Then we spend spring and summer in a flurry of landscaping projects, gardening and manicuring our outdoor space.  Well, the winter months don’t need to be wasted.  Spend this time planning your spring and summer...

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As much as some of us would like to deny it; Winter is upon us.  Whether or not we will have a snowy winter is still to be decided, but snow or not, cold temps are guaranteed.  We have all put away the shorts and pulled out the sweaters, but have you prepared your home for colder weather?  Here is a checklist of Winter Prep tasks: Have your boiler/furnace serviced.  A tune up of your heating system by a licensed HVAC technician...

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How much time do you spend on your landscaping each year?  How much time do you want to spend?  Between mowing, weeding, planting, watering and maintenance care, the typically homeowner spends hundreds of hours doing yard work.  While the creative side of landscaping ie: planting, can be relaxing and enjoyable; most of us find the aspect of maintenance tedious, and by the end of the season dread the chore.  Here are some basic tips to create...

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Here in the Northeast, we are “experts” in home winterization.  Each Fall, homeowners flock to the local hardware, building supply and department stores to load up on plastic window kits, weather stripping and door draft stoppers.  With the new Federal Tax Credits for Energy Efficiency, now may be a good time to do more permanent changes to our home, than the standard annual buttoning up many homeowners do. To help you get the most bang...

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According to the Asthma and Allergy Foundation of America, 1 in every 4 Americans suffer from Asthma and/or allergies.  40 Million Americans have indoor/outdoor allergies.  With statistics like these, chances are someone in your household is affected by Asthma/allergies.  The most common known triggers for symptoms are pollen and pet dander.  Unfortunately it is nearly impossible to eliminate the triggers from your life.  You can; however,...

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