Tuesday, April 26, 2011

House Doctors featured in Augusta Chronicle

For Earth Day, House Doctors of Augusta and Aiken was featured in the Augusta Chronicle discussing some simple ways that homeowners can reduce their energy bills by making some simple adjustments to their homes. General Manager of House Doctors, Michelle Shackford, discussed some improvements that can be made like adding programmable thermostats, compact fluorescent lighting, solar lighting, caulk and weather stripping and energy efficient appliances. With all of these tips and with the hottest time of the year right around the corner, these simple improvements with the help of House Doctors can greatly help homeowners save on their energy bills all year long. Click here to view the full article.

Easy fixes can reduce energy bill
By LaTina Emerson

Fuel and food prices are steadily rising, but homeowners can reduce their energy costs by making some simple adjustments in their homes, said Michelle Shackford, the general manager of House Doctors in Augusta and Aiken.

Many consumers spend more than $2,200 a year on their energy bills. Homeowners who try some of the following quick, easy improvements can cut their spending by about a third, Shackford said:

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Friday, April 15, 2011

House Doctors featured in the Andover Patch

House Doctors was recently featured in the Andover Patch in an article entitled “Ten Tips for Reducing Mold in the Rainy Season." The article was built on an interview with Doug Coyle, owner of House Doctors in Andover, MA. Doug gave some helpful tips to preventing mold in your home and how to keep unwanted moisture from creating problems. Click here to view the full article!

Ten Tips for Reducing Mold in the Rainy Season
By Brendan Lewis

As the rainy season progresses, water will start flowing in places where it doesn’t belong. Especially in areas with high water tables, local residents will be dealing with flooding problems and roof leaks in the coming weeks. And when water becomes trapped in those confined sections of a house, mold is sure to follow.

Doug Coyle, owner of home repair business House Doctor on Bartlet Street, deals with mold issues on a routine basis and said that there are many things homeowners can do to be proactive about getting rid of mold.

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