Spring’s in the air — or, anyway, close to being in the air — here in Connecticut. For many of us, that’s a cause for celebration. After all, it’s mighty hard to resist the charm of stronger sunshine, balmier temperatures, and the all-around cheer of plant budding, flowering, and chiming birdsong. And, naturally, it’s nice […]

Owners of private wells must take their own initiative to ensure the quality and safety of their drinking and washing water. A wide variety of contaminants and pathogens can threaten those essential qualities and result in everything from corroded plumbing, stained fixtures, and clouded ice cubes to legitimate threats to household health. Home water filtration […]

Ah, vacation time! You’ve earned some R&R and no-worries bliss on a getaway: Maybe someplace tropical, quality time with family, or some bucket-list adventure. Everybody needs a recharge sometimes. Note that we said “no-worries bliss.” There definitely can be some vacation stress if you’re fretting about the state of your home while you’re gone, imagining […]

Old Man Winter is knocking at the door, which can mean many wonderful things here in Connecticut: snowshoeing, sledding, skiing, cozying up with hot chocolate by the fire, building snowmen, and making snow angels — all the wholesome seasonal works. For well owners, though, wintertime also presents its own slew of challenges. That’s partly because […]

Anyone who’s ever been in the market for a new home knows the search process can be a pretty singular combination of excitement and stress in about equal measure. On the latter side of things, it can feel overwhelming to consider all of the factors at play when looking for the perfect place: from the […]

Hard well water can wreak havoc on your appliances (not to mention foul up your drinking water and ice cubes). This can make for frustrating inefficiency — and, needless to say, some major hits to your pocketbook. Here at Greco & Haines, we can help you tackle the issue of hard well water head-on. We’ve […]

Here in New England, we’re exposed to quite the lineup of natural disasters: from epic snowstorms and floods to the terrifying winds and associated ravages of hurricanes and even the occasional tornado. Although these violent severe storms are uncommon compared to other parts of the country, they can and do happen. Homeowners must be concerned […]

Summer’s officially here, but the heat in New England has been underway for some time. Many of us are finding relief – and soaking up the best of Connecticut’s summertime outdoors – at a summer home. If your seasonal retreat draws from a well, there are some important steps to take when settling back in […]