Do you have a clogged drain? Is there a pipe leaking? Then you need a plumber. While you may be able to fix some minor problems on your own, there are certain benefits of hiring a professional plumber that cannot be ignored.

Is your home's storage tank water heater pretty old? Have you had to repair it more than once in recent years? If so, it may be time to consider a new water heater. But before you go out and buy another storage tank water heater, learn the basics about tankless water heating.

Spring's warmer weather has finally arrived here in Holden MA. As the spring flowers bloom, it's time to do some home maintenance. One of your spring to-do items should be HVAC system maintenance, which will keep your cooling system running smoothly in the coming months.

Plumbing is a part of your home you likely take for granted. You turn the water on for your shower or coffee each morning, and you expect it to flow cleanly out of the faucet or tap. But like any other system in your home, plumbing can wear out, so it's important to be able to spot signs that it's time for a plumbing upgrade

You’ve seen it often, but do you know what causes condensation on home windows and sliding glass doors? Even energy-efficient windows form condensation, but they're not to blame. When high indoor humidity comes into contact with a cooler surface, such as cool glass, water vapor in the air condenses on the cooler surface. If you want to rid your home of condensation and mold risks, alleviate high indoor humidity by modifying activities and using practical indoor air quality (IAQ) upgrades.

Is your home protected from the elements? Whether you’re trying to keep the cold out during winter or keep cool air in during summer, use these tips to weatherproof your home for enhanced comfort and efficiency.

Do you suffer from a stuffy nose or itchy, watery eyes even when spending time indoors? If you have indoor allergies, take a few steps to allergy-proof your home and help you breathe easier year round.

If you occasionally hear noises in your home's attic, you may comfort yourself, thinking, "Oh, it's just the house settling or air moving through ducts." While these excuses could be actual causes, a more likely source of attic noise is critters.

The U.S. Department of Energy (DoE) and the Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) consider a geothermal heat pump (GHP) the most energy efficient form of heating and cooling available. GHPs achieve such efficiency by exchanging heat underground or with a body of water, and other than the electricity to run them, they use no other energy source. Their advantages may help you decide if this system is right for your home and family.

The heating and cooling systems in the average home typically use about half of the energy consumed each month. To heat and cool your home efficiently and reduce unnecessary spending, it's important to keep the HVAC system in good working condition with regular maintenance. What specifically should you focus on?