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.
Kick Out the Jambs.. A triple-threat entryway upgrade gives a front door a fresh new look. The first thing someone sees when walking into a
Greenworks®, a leader in battery technology, helps homeowners gain energy independence and offset rising energy costs with the new PowerHub Home Energy Storage System. The
By Dennis Stinson As Americans prepare to spend more cold cash to keep warm this winter, it’s more important than ever to learn how to
Our homes are our castles, literally. It’s not unusual for them to have hot tubs, steam rooms, multiple refrigerators, dishwashers and washing machines, movie theaters
The seasons are changing, and temperatures are dropping—winter is right around the corner. That means it’s time to think about winterizing your home. One of
By Tom Matthews Search for Leaks Whether through walls, floors, the ceiling or ductwork, air leaks represent money out the window. In cold weather, warm
For home-based businesses, telecommuters and job-seekers, the Alliance to Save Energy offers tips on cutting home-office energy bills.
By Dennis Stinson, Vice President of Sales, Fujitsu General America The COVID-19 pandemic has forever changed the face of America’s workplace. In fact, an increasing
Winter Wisdom: Prepare your home, yard and auto for the cold months.
Create a cool breeze by installing a whole house fan.
Innovative self-regulating, polymer heating technology that is installed underneath flooring to deliver the future of warmth, safety, and wellness. Winter may be slowly evolving into
Owens Corning announces its Pure Safety® High Performance Insulation has received the 2021 “Green Innovation of the Year Award” from Green Builder Magazine. Each year,
By Rob Robillard Consistent performance, easy installation and simple climate control—Electric radiant heat warms the home from the floor up. New England mornings can tempt
By Monte Burch With the beginning of fall weather comes that much dreaded annual chore—winterizing your home. Many of these chores are ignored, but a
Don’t waste time and energy! Dry your clothes with one cycle! Dryer Duct Booster® reduces clothes drying time by 60% or more and prevents lint
By Matt Weber Having moved my family into a larger house, one of my first concerns was: How much will my utility bills increase to
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
Energy Awareness Month in October serves as an ideal time for builders and home buyers to pay special attention to
Save Energy, Save Money By Tom Matthews
Insulating the Attic for Energy Efficiency By Clint C. Thomas As we balanced on top of ceiling rafters, my son Sterling asked me, “How does
HVAC Systems Failure Prevention By Mark Clement How many of us really think about our HVAC system and its optimum performance? I mean really think
Modern technology delivers convenience our ancestors couldn’t dream about. Of course, everything has a downside,
In this two-phase project old windows are upgraded with energy-efficient vinyl replacements, plus the surrounding wood trim is protected with aluminum wrap. By Matt Weber
SPF is quickly gaining ground as a high-demand insulating material. Here’s Why. By Matt Weber
New windows offer some big advantages for homeowners. Replacement units offer smooth operation, tasteful decorative options, more energy efficiency and less routine maintenance. The problem
AHRI Offers Homeowners Simple Air Conditioner and Heat Pump Maintenance Tips The Air-Conditioning, Heating, and Refrigeration Institute (AHRI) reminds homeowners that the spring season is
By Matt Weber Home buyers and home builders should know the ins and outs of their heating system.
By Matt Weber Installing Aluminum Weather-Stripping Around a Leaky Door.
By Matt Weber When Bigger is Better. Replacing old, leaky windows with new gas-filled, multi-paned units is a top project among homeowners with a
By Matt Weber Prepare the home for winter to save energy and heating costs by updating your insulation. When we get cold,
By Matt Weber Tankless water heaters have carved a healthy niche in the residential market thanks to their energy-efficiency and convenient on-demand hot water
Energy Saving Products Ltd., manufacturer of Hi-Velocity Systems, has unveiled its brand new 23,000 square foot facility, on the site
Electrostatic air furnace filters are gaining more and more popularity recently. What are electrostatic air
Q: Our upstairs level is always hotter than the first floor of our home. What’s the easiest way to regulate this? A: You have a
Q: I’d like to add more insulation to the attic but I’m concerned about the installation cost. Is blowing fiberglass or cellulose insulation into an
Frame a New Home or Addition for Energy Efficiency. Anyone contemplating an energy-efficient room addition or building their own home has likely given careful thought
A Roundup of New Energy-conscious Home Improvement Products
Woodgrain frames and decorative hardware enhance the home.
Move over Superman. The Man of Steel takes second place to the strength associated with many building products manufactured for today’s homes. In the “perfect
New Energy Star-qualified windows produce a quick return on investment.
Advanced energy-efficient technology and alternative fuels provide clean, cost-saving solutions to home heating.
Understanding the relationship between components and systems can affect the comfort, health, durability and energy-efficiency of your home.
How do I choose the most appropriate type of caulk for my next job? When you visit the lumber yard or pro-dealer, it’s easy to
When dreaming of their new lakeside home in Gladwin, Mich., homeowners Jill and Mark Greer knew exactly what they wanted. Windows. Lots of windows
When it came time to replace the old single-paned, metal-framed windows in her home near Ocala National Forest in Florida, Dr. Anna Marie, health specialist
Nowadays, the real need is to achieve maximum energy savings while still maintaining a high level of comfort. This is an attempt to show how
1. Pre-plan your purchase. There are many reasons not to wait until July to buy a new air conditioning unit or December to purchase
Imagine leaving a window open all winter long – the heat loss, cold drafts and wasted energy! If your home has a folding pull-down attic
Upgrade to energy-efficient vinyl windows Not every window replacement job goes smoothly. That’s what contractor Steve Roth discovered when hired to replace dated aluminum
A Roundup of Cool New Products to Help Save Energy—and Money.
Simonton Windows offers helpful information on how homeowners can take advantage of the Federal tax credit when purchasing energy-efficient replacement windows.
Hydronic radiant heat systems warm the home, inside and out.
With the U.S. Department of Energy estimating Americans will spend 20 to 25 percent more in heating costs this year, whether using oil, natural gas
Ceiling fans are both functional and decorative. They are particularly useful in the summer, since they effectively reduce energy usage while creating a cool breeze.
By providing a continuous blanket of insulation over the home, insulated vinyl siding can reduce energy consumption by as much as 20 percent.
Tips & Tricks from Environmental Interior & Landscape Designer, Alegre Ramos
Nearly 70 Percent of Homeowners Upgrade Fireplaces for Energy Efficiency With energy costs on the forefront of everyone’s mind, it’s clear why 69 percent of
A wide range of products helps to keep your home comfortable and cuts down on energy costs.
Install a programmable thermostat for increased temperature control and energy savings.
Extreme How-To Explores the various systems and benefits of radiant heat.
Spray Polyurethane Foam is Raising the Bar in Building Insulation
Homeowners are enhancing comfort, curb appeal, resale value, energy and maintenance savings with environmentally-friendly replacement windows–an investment that pays for itself and other remodeling projects.
From new technology to alternative fuels, here’s a look at some alternative methods to cut down on home heating costs.
Energy efficiency and an endless supply of hot water make tankless water heaters an appealing appliance for many homeowners.
Summertime means hot temperatures and even hotter houses. Many homes, particularly those with western exposures and little shade, absorb the sun’s heat during the
Here’s how to install a tubular skylight that brings natural light indoors.
Tankless Water Heaters Powered by Propane Offer Continuous Hot Water, Cost Savings and Space Savings.
A closer look at gas-filled windows
With winter right around the corner, there’s no time like the present to seal your home from moisture intrusion and heat loss.
The Power of the Sun: How to Use Skylights to Enhance a Room Addition
Multi-functional outdoor spaces that can be used year-round are on the rise with today’s homeowners, according to a report by Fixr.com. The nationwide survey of home construction, design and architecture experts found that 78% cited indoor-outdoor coherent design as the biggest outdoor living trend this year with 48% noting that outdoor space has to be […]
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