Reprinted with permission of Condo Media magazine, the official publication of the CAI New England Chapter The following article was written by Tony Chiarelli, President, Landmark Associates, and appeared in the February edition of Condo Media Magaz ...
What Do I Do If/When My Pipes Burst? Who to call first.
Ever wonder what you should do if your pipes burst? Who to call first? We had a great show on WBZ Radio this past weekend discussing homeowner emergencies. Watch and listen to find out how you should handle water, ice, or smoke damage just in case it ...
Check Your Roof Before “Going Solar”
Seems like everyone is “going solar” these days. It’s a hot trend that can have a positive impact on both the environment and your wallet. With government incentives, including the popular Solarize Massachusetts program that has resulted in more than ...
5 “Must-Dos” BEFORE You Hire that Contractor
You’ve got a big project on the horizon – maybe a new bathroom, a kitchen remodel, or your roof needs to be redone. Time to call a contractor! But before you hire someone, here are some “must-dos” that will help insure that your project g ...
Why is the RIGHT Team Important? Two Words: Time and Money
Last week I was a guest on Boston’s Real Estate Radio where I was joined by owner/principal architect Graham Ruggie of Janez Design and Jodi Swartz owner and kitchen/bathroom designer of KitchenVisions. On the show we discussed how working with a tea ...
Why Can’t I Find a Contractor?
Hiring a contractor should be easy. Find someone your friends or family have used, get a quote, and get the job on their schedule. But it’s not that easy nowadays. The winter of 2015 has gone down in the record books. Suddenly, your go-to contractor ...
5 Summer Repair Tips
Keeping up-to-date on roof, siding and deck repairs keeps your property safe. It’s FINALLY time to get out there and enjoy the summer weather! Unfortunately, many of our decks, roofs, and exteriors have taken a beating this winter. We have great ti ...
Recovering from Water/Ice Damage
Tony Chiarelli tours a home with water damage in multiple rooms. This winter was awful – I think we can all agree on that. Ice dams became a problem for many homeowners and condo managers that have never dealt with these issues before. Sometimes h ...
Buyer Beware: Don’t fall for gimmicks to prevent ice dams
Ice dams form as water under the "snow blanket" melts and refreezes at the edge of the room. Ice can then push its way up under the roof shingles. As this year’s historic storms subside and homeowners across the region deal with the damage caused b ...
Ice Dams: Why they form and how to prevent them
I recently had the pleasure of being a guest on Real Estate Radio, heard up and down the East Coast on WBZ-AM, NewsRadio 1030. We spent some time talking about ice dams - seems like everyone is talking about ice dams recently! I know many friends an ...