What Should You Do if You Have Ice Dams and How Do You Prevent Them?
February 2, 2025
An ice dam is a thick ridge of ice that forms at the edge of a roof. It prevents melting snow from draining off, forcing the melted water to seep underneath shingles. The water can leak into your home, damaging insulation, walls and ceilings.
Here are some suggestions from PBS’s This Old House and CAA Quebec...
8 Simple Tips to Reduce Your Winter Heating Bills
January 10, 2025
When outside temperatures begin to plummet, one of the most costly consequences is the increased gas it takes to maintain a comfortable home. Though it may be tempting to simply lower the temperature on a thermostat and bear the chilly repercussions, there are several ways to reduce your heating bill while staying warm and cozy.
Consider...
7 Fireplace Safety Tips for Your Home
November 18, 2024
This is a wonderful time of year to curl up in front of the fireplace with a few logs burning brightly, but if you haven’t used your fireplace or wood-burning stove in a while, it’s a good idea to have a certified, professional chimney sweep inspect your chimney for a dangerous buildup of creosote. Creosote...
5 Important Fall Home Maintenance Tasks
October 6, 2024
Fall is here! Follow this checklist to get all of the basic fall home maintenance out of the way before the snow flies.
1. Clean Gutters
Cleaning the gutters can be a dirty and annoying task, but imagine leaving it until spring. What a mess that would be! Clogged gutters can lead to water overflowing from the...
