Understanding Condensation on Windows

By Robert Robillard

Condensation On Windows: Can you draw hearts and smiley faces with your fingers in the condensation on the inside of your windows? If so, don’t blame your windows. High humidity in the home often causes “sweating” on windows. Condensation is a natural occurrence on all surfaces in the home caused by excess humidity in the…

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Repairing Mortar Joints

By Robert Robillard

Protect your home by making minor mortar repairs With colder temperatures here, now is the time to check your home for deteriorating mortar joints and loose mortar – and make any minor repairs before they turn into major headaches. Freezing rain, ice, snow and deicers, as well as freeze/thaw temperature cycles have the potential to…

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Removing Ice Dams

By Robert Robillard

Removing Ice Dams: Many people have been dealing with ice dams.  The solutions to dealing with and removing ice dams have been addressed on this site and can be accessed through searching “ice dams,  insulation, air leaks, or ventilation.” If your house is prone to ice dams, one of the best measures is to rake…

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Keep Snow Build Up Away from Venting Systems

By Robert Robillard

Keep Obstructions Away from Venting Systems Here’s a super easy tip that can save lives and your heat from failing.  Keep Snow Build Up Away from Venting Systems.  Snowdrifts or a large snowfall can block your furnace or hot water heater exhaust pipe and cause it to stop working. High efficiency furnaces, water heaters and…

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Ice Dam Removal Service

By Robert Robillard

Ice Dam Removal Service Ice Dam Removal Concord MA only Roof Raking Roof shoveling Call ROB at 617-799-1971 Ice Dam Prevention Tip: Remove snow from your roof after every storm.  To begin with, use a roof rake to clear snow from the edge of your roof upwards of three to four feet immediately after each…

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Concord MA Snow plowing

By Robert Robillard

Snowplowing In Concord MA Click Link Below For Contact Information: Driveway snowplowing Reliable Insured References available Click link above for an estimate Concord MA Snow Plowing

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How To Paint Bead Board

By Robert Robillard

Painting Bead Board A wood bead board ceiling or wall, provides a classic texture and depth. Bead board is commonly used as wainscoting, wall or porch ceilings, back splash, or around kitchen islands. Tips on how to paint bead board: Step 1 – Wash area thoroughly. Step 2: Sand if Necessary, fill holes and defects.…

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Bathroom and Dryer Duct Cleaning

By Robert Robillard

Bathroom Fan and Dryer Duct Cleaning Today while emptying the clothes dryer I noticed the lint in the lint trap and started to think of fire safety and a past post of mine called Dryer Duct and Vent Safety. It occurred to me that I have not cleaned my ducts in awhile. when was the…

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