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 Cynthia Freeney | Nov 21, 2014 | ABC Action Plan, Attics, Building Envelope, Featured Posts
Homeowners have good reasons to be afraid of ice dams. These thick accumulations of ice along the eaves of a roof can damage gutters and roof shingles, while also causing water to leak into the house. The good news is that this distressing damage is avoidable. Check...
by Tim Snyder | Nov 11, 2014 | ABC Action Plan, Attics, Basements, Building Envelope, Conditioned Spaces, Featured Posts, Home Systems
Scared about cold drafts and high heating bills? Here’s what to do about it. Cold drafts. Chilly floors. High heating bills. We all have the same worries as winter approaches. But advice on how to avoid these discomforts varies greatly. Depending on who you’re talking...
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 | 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...