Can lights or recessed ceiling lights are a common design feature in modern residential construction. They are also common in older custom-built homes. They provide…
Ever hear of a two- or three-ton central air conditioner? Does that mean a two-ton air conditioner weighs 4,000 pounds? Is the term related to…
OK, for many years compact fluorescent lamps (CFL) were a bit of a pain. They provided an eerie color, took a long time to reach…
Maintaining the filter on your air conditioning and heating equipment isn’t fun or glamorous. So why bother? Because a clean filter allows for proper air…
Does your home have one room that’s always cold? Is there very little air flow from the heating grill, even when it is fully open?…
Question: Can I insulate the underside of my first-floor fireplace chase? I would like to put batt-insulation, and a ceiling below the fireplace. I currently use…
Question: I have frost in the attic of my five-year old, two-story house. I noticed a small leak coming out of the can light in…
QUESTION: I have an old farm house with some updates. The first floor has double-pane windows (15+ years old), and the upstairs has old single-pane…
QUESTION: Does it save energy to insulate hot air ducts in the basement? I have long runs of ductwork, and work in the basement often.…
QUESTION I am building a commercial building with a rubberized flat roof. I want to go to R45 insulation on the roof, but my friends…