by judyrizzo | Feb 1, 2013 | Home Maintenance
Consider hiring a licensed plumber to inspect any home that you may be buying. A home inspection is required for most purchases, but the inspector is not required to have a plumbing license. Plumbing is a specialized field which requires 5 years of classes and...
by judyrizzo | Jan 24, 2013 | frozen pipes, Home Maintenance
If you wake up with no heat, have no water in a certain area or your water is just a trickle, you may have frozen pipes. Frozen pipes occur when the temperature dips very low and the wind begins to blow on those pipes. The temperature of your home should be at least...
by judyrizzo | Jan 20, 2013 | Floods, Home Maintenance
In case of an emergency, the battery backup for a sump pump takes over to prevent flooding. The battery is not to be used as a main sump pump. It is used to prevent immediate damage. Some have alarms to alert you of a problem and the battery backup starts...
by judyrizzo | Jan 18, 2013 | Heating Systems, Home Maintenance
Forced Hot Water with Baseboard Heating It is essential that your heating baseboards have covers. It is also essential that the covers are installed properly, in decent condition, with all parts functioning. The cover creates the flow of heat and will waste heat ($$)...
by judyrizzo | Nov 30, 2012 | Heating Systems, Home Maintenance, Rebates/Incentives for Energy Efficiency, Remodeling/Plumbing Project Tips, Water Heaters
You can receive a free home energy assessment from Mass Save, an initiative to provide services and incentives to help you manage your energy use and related costs. Â You will receive a customized plan to increase energy efficiency. Â Many changes are simple and they...
by judyrizzo | Oct 22, 2012 | Home Maintenance
A summer home or beach house (or any property that is vacant) must be winterized and closed for the season. This is to prevent water from entering your home and to prevent burst pipes. It is best to hire a plumber to winterize your home unless you are very handy and...
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