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…
2013 Winter Has Come
So far, this winter has given us a glimpse of what the season will bring. We had some pretty strong weather, from wind, to snow, to freezing cold. These extremes are what make living in Rhode Island so special. They…
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…
Fall Preparation
Well folks, fall is upon us. You know what that means; get ready for, well, you know, the cold. While we should all rush to put in thousands of dollars we really need to do on our house before it…
Quick Fix Maintenance
Quick fixes are an essential part of maintenance. Exposure to the elements are a building’s worst enemy, and there are plenty of times we feel as if we cannot catch up. Failing gutters, leaking roofs and general water management are…
Caring for Buildings During an Economic Decline
I am seeing buildings getting less care, where things are not working or just plain falling off. It may be a lack of time, or being a bit tight on funds. Maybe people don’t see it happening, or they don’t…
Get to Know Your Building By Using All Of Your Senses
I have been known to linger behind, stare too long, and be reprimanded for being where I did not belong. But I can’t help it; buildings are fascinating. Buildings are an organic life mass assembled and manipulated by craftspeople and…