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Selling Your House? Invest In Your HVAC

January 26th, 2012 · DIY Air Conditioning · DIY Blog · DIY Heating

Home remodeling companies will tell you that the best investments you can make in your home will be in the kitchen and the bathroom. You might just want to add the basement to that list. If you’re selling a home in Boston, residential heating and cooling equipment may turn out to be more important than [...]

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Heating Season Can Bring Added Hazards

January 19th, 2012 · DIY Air Conditioning · DIY Blog · DIY Heating

We’re in the middle of heating season in Boston, and with the economy being as tight as it is, this information bears repeating: carbon monoxide (CO) dangers are sharply increased, so it makes sense to pay attention to what you may not see, feel or even recognize! CO is a colorless, odorless gas. It can [...]

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Boston Standard Plumbing Certified Nest Installer

January 12th, 2012 · DIY Air Conditioning · DIY Blog · DIY Heating

A few weeks ago, we wrote about the Nest Thermostat, a new programmable thermostat that “learns” about your heating and cooling needs as you use it. Our good news is that Boston Standard Plumbing & Heating is now a certified Nest installer. That’s good news for us, but it’s also good news for Boston homeowners [...]

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Best Toilet Brand? We Recommend –

December 30th, 2011 · DIY Blog · DIY Plumbing · Toilets

Unless you’re doing some bathroom remodeling, or adding a new bathroom to your home, you generally don’t spend much time thinking about the toilet or toilet repairs. Boston homeowners may be tempted to visit the local home improvement store and pick out whatever they have on the shelves. You could be doing yourself a little [...]

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Boston Standard Plumbing Seals Up 2011 Angie’s List Super Service Award!

December 23rd, 2011 · DIY Air Conditioning · DIY Blog · DIY Heating · DIY Plumbing

We’re pleased to announce that for the second year in a row, Boston Standard Plumbing & Heating has received the Angie’s List Super Service Award! Angie’s List is a national service that provides rating information on service providers of all kinds throughout the United States. The award is given annually to the top 5% of [...]

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New Thermostat Learns Your Heating and Cooling Preferences

December 16th, 2011 · DIY Air Conditioning · DIY Blog · DIY Heating · Tips and Tricks

Who knew that you could use “sexy” and “thermostat” in the same sentence? The makers of the new Nest thermostat have done just that and by all accounts, they’ve hit a home run. If you’re into technology, the Nest may make a great addition to your Boston home heating and cooling plan. This “learning” thermostat [...]

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What’s In Your Water Glass?

December 2nd, 2011 · DIY Blog · DIY Plumbing

What do cows in Chicago have to do with water in Boston? As it turns out, cows in Chicago are behind the reason we chlorinate municipal water. Slightly more than 100 years ago, the cows in the Chicago Union stockyards weren’t gaining weight. In fact, the only time the cows would gain weight was when [...]

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Get Ready For Holiday Plumbing Emergencies

November 25th, 2011 · DIY Blog · DIY Plumbing · Tips and Tricks

According to Angie’s List, plumbers are the most searched-for service providers on Thanksgiving. There’s no hard evidence to prove it, but the number of increased visitors often put stress on plumbing systems, and can lead to a Boston plumbing emergency just when you need it least – during a holiday! Here are a few tips [...]

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Basement Flooding Can Cause Big Boiler Problems

November 18th, 2011 · DIY Air Conditioning · DIY Blog · DIY Heating · DIY Plumbing · Water Heaters

Flooding is among homeowners’ worst nightmares. The damage occurs fast – it’s often unstoppable – and water does a very good job of ruining a lot of things! It’s easy to see how carpeting, furniture, walls and wood can be damaged by water. Other items that might be in the basement – like laundry equipment, [...]

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Finding A Reputable Plumber

November 11th, 2011 · DIY Air Conditioning · DIY Blog · DIY Heating · DIY Plumbing · Water Heaters

Let’s face it: no one calls a plumber until they have to, but when you need plumbing help, you generally need assistance fast! How can you find a reputable plumber? Boston residents have a lot of plumbers to choose from, and that can make finding a good contractor even more difficult. Here are a few [...]

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