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Notes from the field.

Seasonal writing on keeping a Maryland house comfortable, from a family owned company that has been working in these neighborhoods since 2014.

  1. 01
    Buying a House With an Old HVAC System

    Under contract on a Montgomery or Prince George's County house and the inspection flagged the HVAC? How to date the equipment, tell a red flag from normal wear, and decide what is worth negotiating.

    August 5, 2026
  2. 02
    Why Your AC Cannot Keep Up in a Maryland Heat Wave

    A 97 degree afternoon, a thermostat stuck at 78, and a system that will not shut off. Here is when that is normal physics, when it is a real fault, and what to do about each one.

    July 14, 2026