energy

Common Misconceptions About Electricity Usage In an effort to lower utility bills or live an environmentally friendly life, many homeowners try to reduce their electricity use. Unfortunately, many homeowners end up wasting electricity due to misunderstandings or misinformation. If you’re making one or more of these mistakes, you might be able to lower your utility bills with a few simple...

Energy Efficiency Tips for the Cooler Months When the temperatures dip, your home’s energy condition rises. While higher heating bills during the colder months are inevitable, there are ways you can reduce your household energy consumption while reducing heating bills and still staying cozy, warm and comfortable. Read on for energy tips to keep in mind during the cooler months. Reverse Ceiling...

Home Maintenance Tasks To Prep For Fall Getting your home ready for fall entails more than putting out some pumpkins. New seasons bring their share of potential challenges for your home. Fall brings cooler temperatures, and winter follows closely behind. By addressing issues now, you can enjoy more apple picking and less worrying. Here are the best home maintenance tasks to help prepare for...

5 Pool Maintenance Tips Every Homeowner Should Know It's finally starting to warm up in Connecticut! If your home has a swimming pool, you're likely looking forward to the first swim of the season. There are a few things you must do to keep your swimming pool not only looking its best but also working its best. Here are five useful pool maintenance tips to help you save time and money this summer. Tip...

You Ask, We Answer: How Can I Make My Home More Climate-Safe? Soaring temps, skyrocketing energy bills, storms that deliver a month’s worth of rain: Climate change is bringing rapid shifts to the doorsteps of our Connecticut homes, but you can take some simple steps to make your home more climate-safe. Here are our favorites–and rest assured, some of them don’t cost a thing (and may save you money,...

You Ask, We Answer: How Can I Calculate My Home’s Electrical Load?   Whether you currently own a home or are searching for one with your Calcagni Real Estate agent, you’ll need an electrical load that keeps up with your lifestyle. The capacity of our homes to meet our electrical needs has recently come into sharper focus than it probably has in the past, and it’s helpful to know how your...