Every year I have a Fall/Winter Checklist I like to go through, to try to attend to the regular maintenance needs around my home and office. I like checklists because I really HATE spending money on things that could have been avoided. And, the older I get, the more I seem to need lists that … Continued

Having the entire family at home, all day, every day can put excessive strain on our heating, cooling, and plumbing systems. With increased bathing, dishwashing, and laundry, the demand for hot water has never been greater. So, it seems like the perfect time to discuss a source of abundant hot water, the tankless water heater, … Continued

As the weather cools, here’s a solution with fringe benefits. For a homeowner, browsing a home show, picking up some swag, and finding out what’s new and exciting, can be a fun way to spend an afternoon. We’ve had booths at quite a few home shows, and of all the questions we’re asked, one tops … Continued

A few years back I was called to repair a heating system. In order to get to the utility room, the homeowner took me down the basement stairs, where we passed a water heater along the way. It was fortunate that I’m also a licensed plumber because I immediately recognized a safety issue and froze … Continued

As summer approaches I can’t help but think about our last heat wave. It really made those without air-conditioners want one…and those who did have one…pray that the record-breaking heat wouldn’t break the one they had. And so it was with my neighbor. As I pulled into my driveway on one of those hot days, … Continued