It’s been a summer to remember this year, with most of us home more than usual and turning to our home and outdoor space for peace and sanctuary. The question is how do we stretch our summer and delay our four-walled retreat for the fall and winter? The answer is with the help of propane […]
If you read this blog in the past, you probably already know that we’re big fans of propane – one of the most versatile ways to power equipment for your home or business. But propane’s versatility wouldn’t matter much if it didn’t also do its job really well. Propane burns hot, and it burns clean – […]
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When it comes to heating a home in New England, few options do the job better than a forced air heating system. Powered by gas or oil, a forced air system pushes a volume of heated air through a series of ducts into vents in your living space (if you have a furnace and vents, […]
A new fuel has come on the scene in recent years – well, an old fuel really, with a new twist: Bioheat®. Not familiar with this clean, green alternative to No. 2 heating oil? Here are some basics. What is Bioheat? Bioheat is a blend of ultra-low sulfur heating oil (ULSHO) with biodiesel – a […]
An average single-walled steel oil tank will last 15-20 years on average, which means that many people reading this may be due – or maybe even overdue – for a heating oil tank upgrade. But what size heating oil tank do you need? Let’s take a look. The most common size for a residential heating oil […]
Think you know everything about diesel fuel? We’ll see about that! Check out these facts about the fuel: Diesel engines are more efficient than gasoline engines. In an average diesel engine, about 40 percent of the fuel burned actually moves the vehicle down the road; the rest of the energy is lost to engine and […]
According to the Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) the average American household has electric bills that are 30 percent higher than they should be, with air that’s less comfortable than it could be. One of the most important factors affecting both of these issues is the humidity level in your house. The importance of proper humidity […]
You use as much as 60 gallons of hot water every day for your taps and appliances. The only problem is that you’re probably paying to heat more water than that. If you have a conventional water heater (one with a tank), your hot water spends much of its time waiting to be used. Since […]
Ductless (a.k.a. mini-split) systems can make sense as a cooling solution in a variety of homes. But there are some scenarios in which a mini-split ductless system has clear advantages over other cooling system alternatives. Is a mini-split the right option for your space? Here are five applications that are perfect for a ductless system: […]