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  • Easy Ways to Refresh Your New England Home

    Easy Ways to Refresh Your New England Home

    January 6, 2021
    Electrical, Plumbing, Tips

    While spending more time at home this year, have you noticed any details you want to change? Whether it’s a new toilet or better lighting in your work-from-home station, these…

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  • How to Prep for a Winter Storm in New England

    How to Prep for a Winter Storm in New England

    December 14, 2020
    Heating & Cooling, Tips

    What’s a New England winter without a snow storm? While the falling snow can turn your neighborhood into a winter wonderland, the last thing you want is for it to…

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  • Lightning Storm Action Plan: How to Prepare For a Storm

    Lightning Storm Action Plan: How to Prepare For a Storm

    September 17, 2020
    Electrical, Plumbing, Tips

    When a storm is on its way, it’s important that you prepare your family for what’s in store. Luckily, you’ll have everything you need with this lighting storm action plan.…

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  • New England Office Safety and Maintenance Following COVID-19 – Delta Variant

    New England Office Safety and Maintenance Following COVID-19 – Delta Variant

    July 20, 2020
    Electrical, GEM Featured Blog Post, Heating & Cooling, Indoor Air Quality, Plumbing, Tips

    As Rhode Island and Massachusetts begin to open back up and we transition back to in-office work, there are some facility enhancements to consider that will help protect your staff,…

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  • Maintaining Home Hygiene & Protecting Your Health

    Maintaining Home Hygiene & Protecting Your Health

    March 9, 2020
    GEM Featured Blog Post, Heating & Cooling, Indoor Air Quality, Tips

    With a coordinated response to the coronavirus (COVID-19) underway in Rhode Island and surrounding areas, hygiene lessons from our childhood come in handy. It’s very important that we continue our…

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  • Basic Questions People Ask When Buying New Bathroom Plumbing Fixtures

    Basic Questions People Ask When Buying New Bathroom Plumbing Fixtures

    October 22, 2019
    Plumbing, Tips

    Not a plumbing expert? Not to worry. We’re here to answer all your bathroom-related plumbing questions. Here are some frequently asked questions, and the answers you’re looking for. Is The…

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  • Winterizing Your Home:  How to Install Pipe Insulation & Heating Cables

    Winterizing Your Home: How to Install Pipe Insulation & Heating Cables

    October 20, 2019
    Plumbing, Tips

    Brr, it’s cold in here! If pipes are in places where they will be exposed to cold temperatures, they should be insulated, and heating cables are often a smart addition.…

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  • 5 HVAC Maintenance Tips to Prepare for Spring in New England

    5 HVAC Maintenance Tips to Prepare for Spring in New England

    October 20, 2019
    Heating & Cooling, Tips

    As Temperatures Rise And The Snow Starts To Melt, Prepare Your Home For Spring In Rhode Island And Massachusetts Prep Your HVAC System for Spring With The Following Tips: Looking…

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  • 4 Reasons You Should Consider a Skilled Trade Career in New England

    4 Reasons You Should Consider a Skilled Trade Career in New England

    October 20, 2019
    GEM Featured Blog Post, News, Tips

    Make A Positive Impact In The Community The Home Service industry stays strong through tough economic times because the need for skilled trades in New England will always be there.…

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  • How to Winterize Your Home to Prevent Frozen Pipes

    How to Winterize Your Home to Prevent Frozen Pipes

    October 20, 2019
    GEM Featured Blog Post, Plumbing, Tips

    New England winters call for cold weather. And while you can bundle up to brace the low temperatures, your home’s water pipes may not be as prepared. That’s what we’re…

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  • What To Do First If a Pipe Freezes in Your Home

    What To Do First If a Pipe Freezes in Your Home

    October 20, 2019
    Plumbing, Tips

    Winter is tough on us all, that is for sure. But, it hits your pipes especially hard. We’re here to help! The first thing you’ll notice if pipes freeze is…

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  • 7 Ways You Can Identify Freezing Pipes Before it’s Too Late

    7 Ways You Can Identify Freezing Pipes Before it’s Too Late

    October 18, 2019
    Plumbing, Tips

    How are we going to prepare for the terrifying winter ahead?! How do you know if your pipes are in danger of freezing? If you fear that some of your…

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