by Cynthia Freeney | Mar 25, 2015 | Building Envelope, Conditioned Spaces, Energy-Savings Tips, Featured Posts
Uneven temperatures and uncomfortable rooms in the house Do you have rooms in your house that are too cold during the winter or too hot during the summer? It may be a seasonal problem or it may happen year round. The first thought you may have is that you need a...
by Tim Snyder | Dec 16, 2014 | Conditioned Spaces, Energy-Savings Tips, Featured Posts
It’s a common winter woe. Let’s look at the options for overcoming this icy problem. “The weather outside is frightful, but the fire is so delightful…” ‘Tis the season to sing this classic tribute to hearth and home. But are you really feeling cozy and warm while...
by Tim Snyder | Aug 18, 2014 | Building Envelope, Conditioned Spaces, Energy-Savings Tips, Featured Posts, Home Systems
Make the most of an energy-saving upgrade that also has a big impact on curb appeal Let’s be clear. Replacing an old entry door with a new ENERGY STAR® door will not have the same impact on comfort and energy savings as sealing leaky ductwork or upgrading attic...
by Joseph R. Provey | Aug 12, 2014 | Energy-Savings Tips, Home Systems, Plumbing
Summer is a good time to improve the efficiency of a conventional gas-fired tank-type hot water heater (the kind most of us have). Why summer? Because it’s a wet job that won’t be a lot of fun when the temperatures drop! Water heater tanks often collect sediment...
by Joseph R. Provey | Jul 8, 2014 | Energy-Savings Tips
Winter is the season we think of when it comes to fuel usage, but a surprising amount is used in summer lawn and garden maintenance as well. Paul Tukey, the author of the Organic Lawn Care Manual, has done the math. He claims that the average fuel consumption per...
by Tim Snyder | Jun 24, 2014 | ABC Action Plan, Building Envelope, Conditioned Spaces, Energy-Savings Tips, Heating & Cooling, Home Systems
There’s no need to sweat because of hot weather and high air conditioning expenses Summer heat is here. What could be worse than sweating all night long in an upstairs bedroom that your air conditioning system can’t seem to reach? How about being shocked by a huge...
