Different Types of Home Heating Systems

November 17, 2016

As the weather gets colder this time of year, having the right heating system for your home is essential to keeping your family and guests comfortable. Your heating system should provide clean, healthy, and comfortable air with a nice balance between temperature, humidity, and purity. Choosing the right system for your home can be a complicated decision, based on factors such as your home size, budget, energy types, energy usage, and health concerns. Luckily, Trane has a handy online tool for deciding what is right for your home. So what kind of heating systems are there? In this post we are going to look at… Read more »

Choosing The Right Plumber

October 25, 2016

Many times homeowners choose a plumber in a hurry, typically after something breaks or significant remodeling is needed for a home project.  Whether you haven’t used a plumber before or prefer to not work with one you previously have used, there are some steps you should follow and questions you should ask to make sure that you are choosing the right plumber for your needs. Ask Around Odds are one of your neighbors, friends or family has had to hire a plumber recently and can refer someone they believe provides quality service at an affordable price.  Many times plumbers that advertise or promote themselves the most have the… Read more »

Fall Home Preparation Tips

September 14, 2016

  Fall is a great time of year for enjoying hayrides, pumpkin picking, and bonfires, but you should also use the nice temperatures for winter preparation. With fall right around the corner, now is the time to make sure your home is ready for cooler temperatures and the unpredictability of the changing of the seasons.  Keep your gutters clean Gutters are there to keep rain water away from your home’s foundation, and the farther away the better.  When gutters get clogged up with fall leaves, the water has nowhere to go and can end up leaking into your home, causing mold.  Roof shingles can also be damaged… Read more »

Heat Wave Preparation Guide

August 12, 2016

  As the temperatures rise during the dog days of summer, preparation and proper steps can ensure that your family overcomes the next heat wave. While most think of heat waves as a simple summer-time annoyance, heat waves can be life threatening and high electricity usage can put a strain on the electrical system, causing blackouts. During heat waves, many AC repair crews are backed up as they receive an overwhelming amount of phone calls for emergency air conditioning repairs. Is your family prepared for the next stretch of 100+ degrees heat? Here are some steps to make sure you do not end up in… Read more »

The Importance of Water

March 10, 2016

In the coming days, both the World Plumbing Council and the EPA are shedding light on the importance of water to our ecosystem. Annually, the World Plumbing Council celebrates World Plumbing Day on March 11th in an effort to bring awareness on the importance of plumbing and it’s significance to global health. With the recent Flint, MI water crisis, their message of “Clean water is NOT a luxury” couldn’t be more relevant. Alongside the World Health Organization, The World Plumbing Council has published two extensive fact sheets on the impacts of effective plumbing systems. But the health aspects of adequate plumbing infrastructure isn’t the only thing… Read more »

Kevin’s Interview on 920AM The Jersey Radio

March 3, 2016

This past Sunday, alongside host Debbie Lang of Berkshire Hathaway Princeton, owner Kevin Tindall shared his knowledge and expertise on energy efficiency and optimal home performance through HVAC systems on Fox Sports 920AM The Jersey’s “The Voice of Real Estate” Radio Show. During the 30 minute radio show, Kevin answered questions such as, “What is home performance? What’s the difference between an energy assessment and and energy audit? What’s the average cost of a new, high efficiency HVAC system? How does a new HVAC system affect home value?  Does the state offer special rebates or incentives to update your home systems? Is maintaining yor HVAC… Read more »