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Bleeding Radiators
If you have a radiator in your home, be sure to "bleed out" trapped air in the system at least one to two times each year. Air ... |
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Blower Basics
If you dread the tedious task of raking leaves each fall, you'll be amazed at the ease of using a leaf blower. These gasoline ... |
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Caulking Payoff
Most experts agree that caulking and weather stripping any gaps will pay for itself within one year in energy savings. ... |
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Clean Fires
To help reduce creosote build-up in your wood-burning chimney system, burn only well-seasoned hardwoods. If you don't know how ... |
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Cold Weather Painting
Now colder weather doesn't have to be an issue when doing exterior painting. While most conventional paints must be applied ... |
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Construction Temperature
During construction, get the building stabilized with regard to temperature and humidity prior to installation of finish ... |
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Duct Loss
Have your duct system tested for air leaks. Many think that windows and doors are the major cause of a home's air leaks. But ... |
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Energy Incentives
Many utilities offer incentives to homeowners who make improvements that save energy. Contact your utility company to ... |
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Fall Chimney Check
Back to school time means the home heating season is beginning to kick in. Have your chimneys and vents checked before you ... |
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Fertilize Regularly
As a rule, you should fertilize at least three times a year; spring, summer and early fall. |
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Furnace Maintenance
Keep your furnace tuned and in top condition. Proper maintenance of your furnace can save 6 to 10 percent of your heating ... |
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Generator Test
Be sure to test your back up generator every year, especially prior to the cold seasons when it is imperative it work. Also ... |
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Heat Leaks
Depressurize your home to help detect leaks. On a cool, very windy day, turn off the furnace. Shut all windows and doors. Turn ... |
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HVAC Tune-up
Have your heating system cleaned and tuned by a qualified contractor. A pre-season tune-up and filter change is a good ... |
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Moving Tools
A problem for those in northern climates is the constant hassle of moving tools from garage to basement in the fall and back ... |
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New Sod Maintenance
If installed during Summer: Water new sod daily for the first three weeks. Thereafter water twice weekly for a few weeks. ... |
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Oil Consumption
Determine the daily oil consumption by dividing the number of days between deliveries to determine the average amount of ... |
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Oil Delivery
Check your delivery ticket to ensure that the amount of gallons delivered was mechanically printed on the ticket. Many states ... |
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Shrub Trimming
Shrubs and hedges can be trimmed monthly during the growing season. By trimming them back they'll grow more slowly. The slower ... |
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Storm Safety
If a tropical storm or hurricane warning is issued, take the following precautions: Shutter or board up all windows; bring in ... |
