Both David and I thought it would be fitting at the new year to review some of the statistics for our business. So if you want experience in your corner just review the following.

Soooo, it's just a bit cold outside. And your energy bills for heating are starting to creep or leap up. There are things you can do to help decrease your energy usage (particularly gas in our climate) that are relatively easy and could end up saving you some big bucks. None of these are particularly sexy and none of them involve spending big bucks but they all help in their small way to help you put some extra dollars in your pocket.

So here, in no particular order, are a few tips.

We are happy to announce that for the third year running, Building Inspectors Consortium Inc. has won the Angies List super service award. Could not be more pleased.

I recently came across this article in Farmers Almanac and thought it would be helpful. Not much snow this year but still, it pays to be careful.

Every year, tens of thousands of people end up in emergency rooms due to shoveling injuries. Heart attacks and back or joint injuries are the most common complaints. Here are some tips to help keep you safe:

• If you are generally inactive or have a history of heart trouble, talk to your doctor before shoveling snow.

Here are some beauties I saw in a plumbing vent. Almost chased me off the roof.

Here is the article from Crain's "20 IN THEIR 20'S" featuring Adam. I am really proud of him. I know this has nothing to do with buildings but it is a great article and a real tribute to Adam.

Found this graphic at "Angies List". It does a pretty good job of describing some typical roof problems. Now is a really good time to take a good look at your roof.

To get to the website, click the link below:

http://www.angieslist.com/articles/5-most-common-roofing-problems.htm?cid=FSE20120502&RefID=EML:998

As always, if you have any problems or questions please feel free to call or email us.

Generally, in a home with thermopane windows, we will come across one or two that have broken seals. Fogging and/or moisture is observed between the panes of glass. Depending on the condition of the rest of the window frame a decision has to be made to decide if the window glass should be replaced or the whole unit (trim, sill, casing etc.) should be pulled out and a new window system installed.

For our clients with gas boilers I thought this image may help understand how they work. As always, feel free to contact us with any questions.

I found this rather funny and hope you like it. It has nothing to do with buildings.