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: For a basement wall finish in an existing home, do I need to put a vapor barrier between the insulation and the exterior wall,…
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: We have a natural fireplace, not gas. Can you tell us the maintenance we should be doing on our fireplace? What is the maintenance…
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…
QUESTION Recently my hot water heater started turning off each morning. I’ve been hitting the “reset” button, and it goes back on and works just…