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…
QUESTION I am trying to find some info regarding the power usage of fluorescent ballasts. I was told that it takes more electricity to energize…
We are installing a rec-room in our basement. Some of the books I have read recommend installing sub-floor panels over the concrete floor in order…
I have a 1920s house with a dry, block basement. I’m thinking of insulating and finishing it, but hesitant about the ceiling. I have a…
How do you make an old wood fireplace energy efficient and prevent heat-loss? Can you use a wood stove insert in the existing fireplace? I…
In September I added blown cellulose to my attic. I then covered the cellulose with plywood in order to have a usable space for storage.…
Question: I live in a 1200-square-foot condo that has radiant heat and an A/C blower located in the foyer. The A/C fan ducts are v-shape,…
Question: My brother-in-law and I installed new kitchen cabinets last spring. Everything turned out great, except for one oversight. A few wall cabinets have dead…