by Joseph R. Provey | Jul 1, 2013 | Basements
The real measure of a successful basement remodeling is … that it doesn’t feel like a basement. But that’s not always so easy. Basement spaces tend to be broken up by utilities and obstructions that above-grade spaces don’t have to contend with. Many consist of...
by Joseph R. Provey | Jul 1, 2013 | Conditioned Spaces, Electrical
One of the guilty moments for anyone trying to live in a green and sustainable way is when you’re emptying a damp load of wash into a gas or electric clothes dryer. You know it’s going to use a lot of BTUs – but it’s just so convenient. In fact, clothes dryers use...
by Joseph R. Provey | Jul 1, 2013 | Basements, Foundations
“The greenest building is the one that’s already built” said architect Carl Elefante. It’s also true that the greenest foundation is the one you’ve got – even if it’s tilted, bowed, or bulging! When confronted with a foundation that is under stress...
by Tim Snyder | Jun 26, 2013 | Conditioned Spaces
Your master plan for increased comfort and decreased utility expenses begins here. Home energy audits go by other names –like home energy assessments or home energy checkups. Regardless of the label that’s used, this series of tests and inspections will provide you...
by Tim Snyder | Jun 26, 2013 | Basements
Get rid of that musty smell and mold stains with a strategy that focuses on materials and moisture control You don’t need to hire a specialist to determine whether or not you have a mold problem in your basement. Mold announces itself with an unpleasant musty smell...
by Joseph R. Provey | Jun 26, 2013 | Attics, Building Envelope
Sometimes you can live in a house for years and not put two and two together. For example, let’s say the second level of your house is cantilevered. In common parlance, it has an overhang. The rooms with the cantilevered floor are exceedingly cold in winter and hot in...
