"Chestnuts roasting on an open fire..." There’s something extra special about a fireplace. It doesn’t matter if it’s wood-burning, gas or electric, a fireplace adds ambiance to your home, especially during the winter.
Whether you have already lit your first fire of the season or not, here are a few important fireplace safety tips to remember:
So last week's "snow bomb cyclone" left a lot of us without power, cable, and all the creature comforts! To be ready next time, take a look at the following tips to “weather the storm”! Also, check with your insurance provider about coverage on storm damage. This USAA site provides some good info on typical coverage.
August is here, and some of the Sterling Homes team will be heading off on summer vacation. That got us thinking… Whether you are still trying to sneak in a summer getaway, or going away later in the year, home security is always an important consideration.
Make your home (and yourself) healthier while you nestle in and get inspired for the coming year. Check out Houzz's list of 13 things do do around the home in January.
You’ve turned your clocks forward, so that means it’s time to take advantage of the extra sunshine and warmer temperatures, and give your home the TLC it’s been missing over the winter months. Before the spring rains, warmer weather and bugs hit, there are a few easy things you should do for your Greater Boston area home to keep it energy efficient and performing at and looking its best. As a top Boston home builder, we know just what you need to do to keep your home in tip top shape, and we’ve offered some suggestions below:
