Insulation and Energy Conservation

• Identify Problems with Ductwork

  Construction How-To, Insulation and Energy Conservation September 26, 2018 Sonia

  

  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 September 22, 2015 Sonia

  

  Save Energy, Save Money By Tom Matthews

  

• Insulating Your Attic

  Construction How-To, Insulation and Energy Conservation May 19, 2014 Sonia

  

                  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 August 8, 2013 Sonia

  

  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 November 20, 2012 Sonia

  

  By Matt Weber   Installing Aluminum Weather-Stripping Around a Leaky Door.

  

• “Smart” Meters Coming to a Neighborhood Near You

  Electrical, Insulation and Energy Conservation January 12, 2012 admin

  

  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 January 12, 2012 Sonia

  

    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 November 18, 2011 Sonia

  

  By Matt Weber     Reflecting on Energy Savings.

  

• Caulks & Sealants: Product Selection, Proper Application

  DIY Updates, Home Improvement Products, Insulation and Energy Conservation, Punch! November 16, 2011 Matt Weber

  

  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 October 20, 2010 Matt Weber

  

  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.