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…
QUESTION Sometimes brown water comes out of the hot-water faucet. There must be sediment in the water heater. How do I drain the water heater…
QUESTION I have some funds to do energy efficiency improvements to my old (1950’s) home, but I don’t know where to start. The home is…
QUESTION Sometimes brown water comes out of the hot water faucet. There must be sediment in the water heater. How do I drain the water…