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…
Energy Saving Tips
Reducing energy consumption is something we can all do. These Energy Savings Tips can take little effort, but give great rewards…saving you money and making a better planet. Purchase only Energy Star and Underwriter Laboratory Certified Products. There are Cash…
Saving Money Through Energy Efficiency
Saving money is hard but not as hard as you think. All buildings, old and new, have energy savings and energy production opportunities. Every building is unique and deserves a holistic view. Getting the right advice, the best product, and…
2013 New Year’s Revolution
There is one thing many profess but yet cannot find the time or gumption to do: New Year’s Resolutions. I propose we switch it up a bit and make it something with a bit more impact, and maybe easier: A…
Pressure Testing a House to Find out What is Best
The recent storms have been a real eye opener. Mother Nature not only has my attention, but my respect. As trades people, we spend our professional lives trying to keep weather out, make building’s last longer, and as of more…
The History of Cool
Rhode Island certainly has a lot of unique characteristics. The weather, the water, and the landscape brought people here for thousands of years. The weather was for the most part tolerable despite the 100-degree seasonal variations or the 40-degree daily…
Preparing for Winter
The Season Finale I hate to say it, but winter is coming. It’s not only obvious by the cold mornings, but by the phone calls asking if this or that can be done before winter. Besides the common annoyances…
Saving Old Windows Is Green and Efficient
Each year our houses get a bit older; parts continue to wear, fall off or just stop functioning all together. A house has parts meant to protect and parts meant to operate. Windows, especially ones over 100 years old, operate…