Looking for contractor to reconfigure drafty old windows by replacing the rope and weight system and insulating the channels where the weights were. Is this something you can do? The short answer is no, we do not fill weight pockets. The…
Repairs from a tube are our go to, quick fix, get er done, feel good remedy. Yet they are overly used, abused, misapplied, and something that looks pretty terrible. The most popular product from a tube is caulk, which is…
My husband and I are having an interesting conversation about wood stoves vs. pellet. He bought a pellet stove pre me and I’ve always preferred a wood stove. Just like many others out there he always thought he was being…
There are many ways to help your community and make our world be a better place. Our involvement can be as simple as recycling and reducing the amount of trash we make, or something greater like being a part of…
Can I over insulate my house? Jay South Kingstown The short answer is it depends. The energy efficiency effectiveness and indoor air quality depends on if you are doing it the right way in the right place. Insulation must be…
There has been a lot of talk about climate change. Sifting through the banter and rhetoric is exhausting and confusing. There are champions for change, and those seeking the status quo. You can dispute if humans are the cause or…
My search for the most efficient, cost-effective, environmentally responsible heating system continues. I know geothermal heating systems are a great low impact, high yield heating systems, although the buildings they are installed into need to be fairly air tight and…