To Auld Lang Syne
The new year is coming. Choruses of "Auld Lang Syne" accompany any ball drop worth watching (along with noisemakers, confetti, and sparkling beverages in long thin glasses). 10 second quiz: What does Auld Lang Syne mean, and what language is it? Ask friends and family around...
Your heating system might be trying to kill you.
Furnaces and boilers can be terrible. They can also be necessary. Alternative heating options are available and becoming more and more affordable and popular, but furnace and boiler heating are easily the two most common types, particularly in the WNY area. The life expectancy of a...
Snovember and Murphy’s Law
That was a storm! Snovember did some damage. A lot of damage. That stinks. But here's something important: major weather situations let you know exactly how prepared you are for future major weather situations. Who would have guessed! We heard a lot of stories about (lack...
Geothermal: The Sequel
Way back in July, we wrote about why that was the perfect time to look into a geothermal heating and cooling system for your home. Did you listen? If you did, congratulations! You may already be the proud owner of the cleanest, greenest heating and...
Once Upon a Camp: Supporting Camp Good Days
Camp Good Days and Special Times is a nonprofit organization that is dedicated to improving the quality of life for children with cancer. All the programs and services are offered free of charge, which means they are only possible with the help of donations and...
Cold-weather ready, part 3 (of 3)
We’ve finally arrived at part three in our series of winter-ready house and yard tips. It’s been a wild ride – from mowing to filter changes, we’ve tried to cover all the basics of getting your house ready for cold weather (and loads of snow)! But...
Cold-weather ready, part 2 (heating!)
Part 2 is here! Here at Capital Heat, we love when the seasons change. What a great opportunity to get your house/life/brain in order. New season, new chores - that’s what we always say. Last time we reviewed some crucial yard work steps you can take...
Cold-weather ready, part 1
Whether we like it or not, September means that fall is just around the corner. And after fall comes winter. And in Buffalo, there is a tendency to gloss over fall and spring in favor of more winter. No one wants to think about the end...
Indian Summers and the Hot and Cold Shuffle
Apparently, experts are predicting that we’ll all experience an Indian Summer this year. Now, these are the same experts that can barely predict same-day rain chances accurately, so who knows what will happen. Maybe it will get and stay cold tomorrow. Maybe we’ll skip winter...
Humidity: The good, the bad and the moldy.
Humidity is rough. You can walk outside and say, “ugh. It’s so humid out today!” and almost everyone knows exactly what that feels like. In Buffalo (and any city close to a lot of water), humidity in the summer is something we’ve just learned to...