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Barnstable Septic Loan program

Barnstable Home Owners can now comply with Title V regulations. Loans, repayable over 20 years, cover all costs associated with the septic system upgrade. For more details follow this link.

Being a successful Homeowner

If you want to take care of your home, the largest investment of your life and you want to make sure it keeps its value over time. You will need to keep money aside for regular upkeep and service on your home.This site gives you advice on home insurance, budgeting, maintenance (see sample check list).

How a Septic system works

Information every home owner with a septic sysetm should know is provided for the reader at this link by the EPA.

How to maintain a furnace

Heating systems are usually trouble-free and easy to maintain. Efficient operation is a function of good regular maintenance. There are things you can do to keep your heating system in top condition. In this article,site by "HOW STUFF WORKS" tells you how to service and troubleshoot your furnace.

MA new Oil Line safety law 2010

This link is a must read for Homeowners who heat with Oil. As of July 1, 2010 a new heating system upgrade and insurance law came into effect in Massachusetts. Visit this website to familiarize yourself with the new requirements for Oil line safety and new insurance requirements to cover clean up of possible leaks..

Maintaining your Home:

Ma consumer affairs has practical adive for all homeowners suggesting ways to lower costs for home maintenance & home improvements. You can also find information on consumers rights and much more.

Oil Heat maintenance

The MA Dept.of Energy Resources offers the homeowner practical tips on how to maintain and keep a home heating system efficient and in good repair.

Septic pumping program Yarmouth

Eligible Yarmouth Homeowners who are in a financial bind can now receive help with septic pumping costs. For details on this program follow this link.

Use & care of septic systems

This link offers you useful information on how a septic system works and how to take care and properly maintain your system. Following these instructions will extend your systems lifetime.