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It’s easy to forget about your home’s electrical system when everything’s working properly. But when an electrical issue arises, it becomes abundantly clear just how much our home’s comfort and security rely on this energy source. Understandably, Boston homeowners are eager to solve these issues as quickly as possible. Although

Noticing a thick, crusty layer forming on your faucets? Or feeling a grainy layer on the bottom of your shower? There’s a good chance it’s limescale buildup. This naturally occurring residue raises a lot of questions for Boston homeowners who aren’t sure exactly what it is, whether they should be

There are a lot of popular ideas floating around about plumbing and what homeowners can do to optimize these systems. While some of these ideas are true, many are simply untrue and costing homeowners a lot of undue stress and expense. Here, we’re going to bust some common plumbing myths

We’ve all experienced it before – flushing a toilet only to have it continue running for what seems like forever. You stand in front of it staring perplexingly ready to jump into action if anything goes wrong. Even if there are no busting pipes or overflowing, this continuous running is

Hidden behind the walls of every Boston home is a vast network of interconnected wires that’s responsible for transferring electricity where it needs to go. Your home’s appliances, outlets, and lighting fixtures are all hooked up to this wiring system. Every time you flip on a light, heat up the

Surge protectors act as a barrier between your home’s devices and their power source to protect from harmful increases in voltage. These energy spikes can prevent appliances from working properly and, in some cases, can even cause irreparable damage. To ward off potentially harmful jolts of energy, Boston homeowners need

Like most Boston homeowners, you probably don’t give much thought to your bathroom exhaust fan. Sure, you flip it on when the room is too humid or when it smells, but you most likely aren’t aware of all the benefits these crucial devices provide. Does a bathroom really need an

As home technology continues to make incredible strides, many Boston homeowners are increasingly curious about smart home capabilities. Voice-activated commands, talking supercomputers, central control hubs, and integrated AI technology might have seemed like the stuff of sci-fi films, but modern homes are already achieving those not-so-futuristic milestones. If you’re eager

At Boston Standard Company, we work on both residential and commercial heating, cooling and plumbing projects. Check out the video below to see one of our latest commercial remodeling projects at The Barking Crab, in Boston. Categories: Videos

Boiler systems are the primary heating source for many Boston homes, especially older properties. These appliances are designed to heat water before distributing it throughout radiators placed in various parts of the home. Gas is the most common fuel source for boilers although some alternatives do exist. Unless you built