Insulation and Energy Conservation
Identify Problems with Ductwork
Construction How-To, Insulation and Energy Conservation
Even though you may often overlook the ductwork in your home, the smooth running of your HVAC system is contingent on the ductwork’s efficiency. It is the delivery system for conditioned air around your home and needs to be up to scratch for optimal performance. Repairing ducting that is in poor condition is put off by many homeowners to save […]
Energy-Efficiency Tips for the Home
Caulk/Sealant Products, Energy Efficiency, Insulation and Energy Conservation
Save Energy, Save Money By Tom Matthews
Insulating Your Attic
Construction How-To, Insulation and Energy Conservation
Insulating the Attic for Energy Efficiency By Clint C. Thomas, Esq Photography by Zoe Thomas
Foam Facts
Caulk/Sealant Products, Construction How-To, Energy Efficiency, Home Improvement Products, Insulation and Energy Conservation
SPF is quickly gaining ground as a high-demand insulating material. Here’s Why. By Matt Weber
Installing Aluminum Weather-Stripping
Construction How-To, Energy Efficiency, Insulation and Energy Conservation
By Matt Weber Installing Aluminum Weather-Stripping Around a Leaky Door.
“Smart” Meters Coming to a Neighborhood Near You
Electrical, Insulation and Energy Conservation
Rick Tempchin Executive Director, Retail Energy Services Edison Electric Institute Electric utilities are replacing analog meters with digital “smart” meters across the country, creating improvements in monitoring usage and enabling a two-way communication link between utilities and consumer homes. The old familiar meter, requiring a meter reader to measure a home’s electricity use every month, is being phased out. A […]
Update Your Insulation To Save Energy and Heating Costs
Energy Efficiency, Home Improvement Products, Insulation and Energy Conservation
By Matt Weber Prepare the home for winter to save energy and heating costs by updating your insulation.
Install a Radiant Barrier
Energy Efficiency, Energy Efficiency, Insulation and Energy Conservation
By Matt Weber Reflecting on Energy Savings.
Caulks & Sealants: Product Selection, Proper Application
DIY Updates, Home Improvement Products, Insulation and Energy Conservation, Punch!
By Matt Weber The purpose of caulk is two-fold. One purpose is strictly aesthetic, where it is used to close off joints in trim, woodwork, siding and more to provide a solid, paintable surface with no visible seams. The second purpose is to seal joints or cracks from the intrusion of air, water, dust, pollution, […]
Insulating a Basement Floor
Basement, Construction How-To, Energy Efficiency, Insulation and Energy Conservation
The porosity of a concrete floor can make your basement cold and damp robbing you of valuable living space. Today, floating subfloor systems offer homeowners a way to stifle the cold and construct a warm, pleasant place for a game room, office area or home theatre.
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