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…
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…
QUESTION: Last summer, we had our 50-year old cedar siding replaced with fiber cement. They did a good job of caulking around all the windows,…
QUESTION: We have a new home. With the cold, windy weather, we have noticed frost on the screw heads in the drywall garage ceiling edge.…
QUESTION: What are your feelings about infrared quartz heaters? Which brands have you tested? I have one and it seems to provide all the energy…
Question: I have a two-story house with a basement, built in 1952. Is it a good idea to turn the furnace fan on, to distribute…