by Tim Snyder | Oct 1, 2014 | Basements, Crawl Spaces, Featured Posts, Foundations, Home Systems
Material and treatment options depend largely on the condition of your crawl space If you’ve been reading about crawl spaces at myHOMEscience.com, this blog topic won’t come as a surprise. Among the many questions and comments on crawl space topics, quite a few are...
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 Tim Snyder | Jul 23, 2014 | Building Envelope, Conditioned Spaces, Featured Posts, Home Systems, Sick Building Syndrome
Improving your home’s indoor air quality will protect family members from invisible pollutants that can cause serious health problems Normally I like to begin a blog with a few sentences that explain the importance of the topic I’m planning to cover. But the best way...
by Tim Snyder | May 5, 2014 | ABC Action Plan, Attics, Building Envelope, Featured Posts, Home Systems
What’s so difficult about an attic insulation upgrade? Plenty. For just about any kind of job you might imagine, there are distinct differences between doing the work and doing the work REALLY WELL. This rule applies across every profession, from cleaning houses to...
by Joseph R. Provey | Apr 8, 2014 | Attics, Basements, Building Envelope, Conditioned Spaces, Crawl Spaces, Featured Posts, Heating & Cooling
Controlling moisture has challenged builders for thousands of years. Too much of it inside a structure can lead to rot, mold, insect infestations. Consequently, roofs and siding, weather-tight windows and doors, and waterproofed basements were developed. It’s one...
by Tim Snyder | Mar 10, 2014 | Basements, Featured Posts, Heating & Cooling, Plumbing
A surefire way to cut energy expenses: Let another appliance heat the water you use for washing. “Domestic hot water” –the heated water used for washing clothes, dishes and people— is the third-largest energy cost in most households, only exceeded by heating and...
