We may be entering February, but if last year taught us anything, it’s that winter can throw us a few curve balls, even when the end of the season ought to be in sight. There is plenty more cold weather ahead of us, and likely some more snowfall to go with it. You need to know that your heating system in Boston, MA is not only to heat your home effectively, but also that it will do so efficiently. You don’t want to wait around in discomfort while you look forward to the start of spring, after all. That’s why we’ve put together a few tips to help you enjoy efficient heating in your home.

There are a lot of beautiful old homes in this part of the country. Of course, homes of this age were likely not constructed with the same attention paid to energy efficiency as newer ones are. Simply investing in some weather stripping with which to eliminate drafts in door and window frames can seriously help you to boost energy efficiency in your home. You may also want to consider wrapping your windows with plastic sealing, available at just about any hardware store, in order to help prevent drafts.

You may not realize just how huge of an impact your thermostat can have on the overall performance quality and efficiency of your HVAC system. Simply upgrading an old, outdated thermostat to a programmable model, for instance, means that you can come home to comfort every day, without maintaining that temperature in your house while it is empty for hours at a time. Program it to cater to your own personal schedule, and enjoy great comfort with increased efficiency.

Never convince yourself that you can skip over an annual heating maintenance service. Even if you didn’t have your system serviced going into winter, you should have it maintained at the close of the season. The time of the year doesn’t matter so much as the fact that it is serviced at least once a year. It’s not too late to ensure the success and efficiency of your heater with routine maintenance.

Finding affordable electrical service for a large-scale remodeling job isn’t always easy. Remodeling of older homes and structures often requires a great deal of work, including the removal of wiring and replacement with code-approved new systems. Yet, with the help of the right professional, it is possible to get the updated electrical system a home needs without the frustrations and costs that tend to go with the process.

Every home is different. If your home is older, the amount of work necessary to completely upgrade the electrical system can be significant. Older homes, such as those more than 40 years of age, tend to be at the highest risk for needing significant remodels. However, most homes don’t require such complete tear-outs and may be more affordable to repair.

Many factors play a role in how much you’ll pay for electrical services for remodeling homes. These may include:

This episode of Operation Build aired nationally on the History Channel Saturday morning, April 18th at 8 am and on H2 April 25th at 7:30 am.  In case you missed it, here is the link…

See a home transformed as good lighting turns into great lighting with the latest innovation and exquisite lighting design. 

Architect/Lighting Designer Joseph A.  Rey-Barreau and Capitol Lighting President Eric Lebersfeld meet Operation Build.

Lebersfeld of Capitol Lighting and Rey-Barreau of the American Lighting Association (ALA) invite us in for an exclusive tour of one of South Florida’s luxurious estates as secrets of turning good lighting into great lighting are revealed.

Don’t miss this opportunity to get the latest lighting information and see for yourself how great lighting makes a world of difference in the look and feel of your environment.

With so many options in LED (light emitting diode) and CFL (compact fluorescent) lamps, the creative design capabilities are vast and lighting designers are implementing decorative schemes that are truly amazing.  Rey-Barreau offers the latest lighting techniques and an insider’s view of the incredible changes taking place in the lighting industry.

See more with Rey-Barreau at 1800lighting.com: