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…
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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…
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…
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…
Question: We are in the process of finishing off our poured wall basement. It will be 2×4 construction and is about 80% below grade. I…
Question: I have a bathroom exhaust fan that is vented into the attic, up to the ridge-vent area. Since the weather had gotten colder, water…
Question: Where can I find someone who can tell me if I need more insulation in my attic? I’m afraid that if I go to…