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by Alvin Hollis | Mar 28, 2019 | blog
Insulating your home’s attic is a great way to save money by reducing energy costs. But many homeowners do not realize that “blown-in” insulation that is improperly installed can cause more problems than it is worth. Here’s why: Insulation...
by Alvin Hollis | Jul 24, 2017 | blog, Uncategorized
For the twenty-third year in a row, Alvin Hollis Vice President Laura Bicknell-Carbone will spend two days riding her bicycle from Sturbridge to Provincetown to raise money to support cancer research. And she’d like your help. Laura and her father, former Alvin Hollis...
by Alvin Hollis | Jun 23, 2017 | blog, Uncategorized
We are thrilled to announce that Alvin Hollis Co. has earned the “Gold” as a Regional Favorite in the 2017 Readers Choice Awards presented by Wicked Local. For 20 years, the Readers Choice Awards have given communities the opportunity to recognize their...
by Alvin Hollis | May 16, 2017 | blog, Uncategorized
For many years, cooling a home required either an extensive central air conditioning system or noisy, rattling window units. Central air was great if you wanted to maintain the same temperature through your entire home (or at least several rooms). But it gets...
by Alvin Hollis | May 4, 2017 | blog, Uncategorized
The lingering wet and chilly weather we have been experiencing here on the South Shore makes looking forward to the warmth of spring and summer all that much better. But let’s not forget that summer heat and humidity can be just as difficult to endure as sub-zero...
by Alvin Hollis | Apr 20, 2017 | blog, Uncategorized
Did you know that a “spring tune-up” can help your home’s air conditioning system keep you cooler and more comfortable? Manufacturers recommend annual tune-ups on air conditioning systems. After sitting idle all winter, a tune-up is the best way to eliminate any...
by Alvin Hollis | Mar 27, 2017 | blog, Uncategorized
By Brian Bicknell, Service Manager Over the past several years many homeowners have taken the step of converting their home heating system from oil to pipeline gas. They were convinced by the gas industry’s heavy handed marketing that gas was cleaner, more efficient...
by Alvin Hollis | Jan 17, 2017 | blog, Uncategorized
If you are still using an “old school” thermostat in your home, this might be the winter you make the leap to a new Smart Thermostat. The new thermostats are called “smart” for a reason. They can help you save money by studying factors like your energy usage, outdoor...
by Alvin Hollis | Jan 11, 2017 | blog, Uncategorized
The people of Alvin Hollis have a long history of supporting the communities in which we live and work. But we did not realize just how far back that history extended until reading a recent article in the South Shore Health Systems’ “Caring” newsletter. In the...
