by horizonhomes | Dec 5, 2025 | Case Studies
When Sarah and Tom bought their 1952 Cape Cod in Portland’s Deering neighborhood, they fell in love with the tree-lined street, the walkability to Baxter Woods, and the character of the home itself. What they didn’t love was their first winter heating...
by horizonhomes | Nov 20, 2025 | Heat Pumps
If you have lived in Maine for any length of time, you have probably heard someone say it: “Heat pumps do not work when it gets really cold.” Maybe your neighbor said it. Maybe you read it online. Maybe your oil delivery driver mentioned it with a knowing...
by horizonhomes | Nov 8, 2025 | Home Problems
If you’ve lived through a Maine winter, you’ve probably seen ice dams. Those thick ridges of ice that build up along the edges of a roof, sometimes growing into massive formations that hang over the eaves like frozen waterfalls. They might look dramatic,...
by horizonhomes | Oct 28, 2025 | Energy Savings
If you’re thinking about getting a heat pump for your Maine home, you’ve probably been researching equipment, reading reviews of Mitsubishi and Fujitsu systems, and looking into Efficiency Maine rebates. That’s all smart. But before you pick a...
by horizonhomes | Oct 15, 2025 | Home Problems, Insulation
Maine winters have a way of revealing every weakness in a home. That draft curling around your ankles while you watch TV. The bedroom upstairs that never quite warms up. The heating bill that makes you wince every month from November through April. Most homeowners...
