Category: News and Events

Boston Flower Show – Home Improvement One Garden at a Time

We’re writing this blogpost directly from the Seaport World Trade Center at the Boston Flower Show! All through St. Patrick’s Day Weekend more than an acre of flowers lights up South Boston. You can get your hands on everything from flower-encrusted slippers to lucky clovers in the heart of Irish Boston. What activities are here? …

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Best Time to Start Gardening – Garden Windows are Mini Greenhouses

When is the best time to start gardening? For ages that question depended on how the previous winter was, where you live, and the climate in general. In varying climates (such as in New England) the best time to plant often depends on the amount of risk your willing to accept. If you plant too early you …

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Greater Nashua Home Show – A&A Services

A&A and a bunch of other great companies will be at the Greater Nashua Home Show this weekend! A&A is celebrating it’s 30th anniversary this year! Easily accessible from Boston and the North Shore, this is one of our favorite shows. If you’ve been following the blog posts and want to talk to us face …

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Large Replacement-Window Firms Ordered to Stop False Energy Claims

“Five companies that sell replacement windows agreed to stop making ‘exaggerated and unsupported’ claims about their products. energy efficiency as part of a settlement announced Wednesday by the Federal Trade Commission.” (Washington Post Article) Here are the perpetrators: Gorrell Enterprises (Pennsylvania) Winchester Industries (Pennsylvania) Long Fence and Home of Beltsville (Maryland) Serious Energy (California) THV Holdings (Kentucky) …

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Thinking of Remodeling? Beware of New Lead Paint Removal Restrictions

Lead Paint in your Neighborhood?- In 2010, the EPA was required to enforce a new “RRP” (Repair, Renovate, Paint) Law, which states that any contractor who disturbs paint on pre 1978 homes has to test the areas he’s working in for lead paint. Obviously this practice was enacted to protect people who work and live in …

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Clog Free Gutter Systems/Last Weeks Home Show

We had a fantastic time at the Shriner’s Auditorium over the weekend. We sent our staff out to give demonstrations on products and ideas people can use for their homes. There is a picture of our booth, as you can see we are proudly displaying our Angie’s List Super Service Award. We attend most of …

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A&A Services Celebrates it’s 30th Year in Business

A&A Services’ 30th anniversary is fast approaching as we start the new year. Since 1982, A&A has provided quality home improvement for all it’s customers, and our reputation continues to exceed the status quo. A&A Services has been awarded the prestigious 2011 Angie’s List Super Service Award, an honor bestowed annually on approximately 5 percent …

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