It has been an interesting winter. In the last week we have gone from 9-55 degrees, with even bigger ranges over the past month. In January we had about 6.5″ of precipitation, most of it rain coming down horizontal. Right…
I get it….it’s cold

It has been an interesting winter. In the last week we have gone from 9-55 degrees, with even bigger ranges over the past month. In January we had about 6.5″ of precipitation, most of it rain coming down horizontal. Right…
Your building is fighting the cold. But how prepared is it? Is it winning? Or is it losing at your expense? Can every building be treated the same? What is the best way to resist the cold with reasonable effort…
Winter brings out the worst in buildings. Many existing and old buildings have air sealing and insulation deficiencies that can make rooms cold and heating systems overworked, or worse, not able to keep a house or area warm enough. Many…
We are told old windows are drafty, do not function well, and lose energy through the single panes. Window replacements are pitched as giving us better energy efficiency and longevity. But is it true? And with claims replacement windows can…
Spontaneous projects are a great way to feel good, but some can become a lot more than we bargained for. I have seen and heard of a lot of easy projects that became a real time challenge, created lots of…
The Internet can be a great thing when we are sick, right? We can find some reassurance or simple treatments to get us through or we can find that we are doomed. So to placate our freak out, we go…