Posted: May 19, 2017
Spring storms can wreak havoc on your home, causing power outages that can be inconvenient or even dangerous for your family. To protect them and your valuables, follow these guidelines: Have an emergency plan – Keep phone numbers of doctors and … Continue reading
Posted: April 24, 2017
Hot, sticky Bergen County days and nights are just around the corner – and with it come summer A/C energy bills. Here are some cost-effective tips to keep those bills under control without sacrificing comfort for your family. Seal window … Continue reading
Posted: March 24, 2017
If you’re like the average person, you inhale about 15,000 quarts of air per day and spend nearly 90 percent of your time indoors. That’s important information to keep in mind, considering that: Indoor air can be two to 100 … Continue reading
Posted: March 1, 2017
Spring is on the way – which means it’s a great time to take care of the trucks and equipment that keep your business up, running, and productive throughout the year. Trucks can take a beating over the winter, so … Continue reading
Posted: January 27, 2017
When your heat goes out, don’t worry – Bolkema has you covered, with expert technicians available 24/7 throughout Bergen Country and the rest of our service area. But sometimes your heat goes out for a reason you can fix yourself. … Continue reading
Posted: December 9, 2016
You’re ready for winter – but is your diesel fuel? Not all diesel fuels are created equal. Left untreated, diesel will thicken in the cold weather, plugging fuel filters and causing problems in your engines and other machinery – especially … Continue reading
Posted: November 15, 2016
As the days get colder, air gets dryer – including the air inside your home. That leaves you with three choices – slather on the moisturizer, deal with dry skin and respiratory issues, or change the level of moisture in … Continue reading
Posted: October 24, 2016
If you’re like the average homeowner in the US, you use about 65 gallons of hot water every day to wash your clothes, your dishes, and yourself. It’s no wonder, then, that water heating accounts for more than 20 percent … Continue reading
Posted: August 30, 2016
The average home heating oil tank will last somewhere between 15-30 years – although some insurance companies will require you to replace the tank between the 15-20 year mark for safety reasons. If your oil tank is approaching that age, … Continue reading
Posted: July 29, 2016
If you’re like most people, you’re probably throwing money out the window this summer – and all year long – because of energy inefficiencies in your home. If you’re looking to make an investment in your family’s comfort – and … Continue reading
