What do you think?
Normally we talk about Energy Conservation and Efficiency but, not today. We want to let you in on what is our new
Get the information you need to make an informed decision
Each day, well most days, we write a blog that talks about all kinds of things dealing with a family’s home. We talk about energy, construction, windows, appliances, trending amenities, floor coverings, cabinetry, insulation, roofing, HVAC, Heat Recovery Ventilators, Cold Climate Heat Pumps, and the most fun is when we write something where the idea came from you. Please let us know what you want to read about concerning your new home whether it is a modular, stick-built, log, or whatever type of construction. We look at our blog as the place where we can talk directly with you.
November 2018
How about Quality windows!
Recently we’ve talked about various types of heating systems and today let’s look at the weak link in every home’s ability to conser
Oh my! Winter really is on the way.
Regardless of what the calendar says I have always thought that today and tomorrow are the unofficial days that start winter. My re
Another source of heat.
For a couple days now we will be taking a look at various sources of Heat. A couple days ago we looked at a Forced Hot Air Furnace
Do you like fireplaces?
The other day I posted a picture of a girl reading her book next to the fireplace, remember that picture? It makes us all feel
October 2018
Solar Panels, valuable?
We keep stressing that all of our ideas we are sharing with you must:
Being inside all cozy and warm!
As fall draws to a close and we look forward to winter wouldn’t you want to be all snuggly warm and inside an Energy Eff
Don't forget the ducts
Yesterday we talked about changing out the Air Filter in your furnace and even went so far as to suggest i
Is it necessary to replace the filer?
As we approach the end of October I am going to guess that most of us, if not all, have turned on the heat
Let's look at your windows
It seems as though every fall all of us take a long look at our windows as a possible source of Heat Loss. The newspapers, TV, and
Everyone has one of these
Some things are easy to see, and others are difficult especially when we are talking about Cold Air Penetration
Isn't fresh air a good thing?
During the summer we always hear about fresh air and how wonderful that can be. Honestly, I completely ag
How important was heat loss?
Throughout our blog posts we are constantly talking about Heat Loss and how very important it is. The mor
What should we winterize next?
Egad, we have been so busy that this blog has suffered, please accept our apology. From now on we will diligently serve you with a
Who is your Friend as you try to stop Cold Air Penetration?
Yesterday we closed basement windows, the number one culprit that allows Cold Air to Penetrate into your basement. Hopeful
It's time to close the windows!
We have been talking about Cold Air Penetration and how the Cold and Dense air gets into your home, or more accurately how it gets i
September 2018
Where cold air goes
The other day we talked about Cold Air Penetration and you will see for the next several weeks that we frequently talk about it.
Heat escapes
Yesterday we talked about the Density of air and atmospheric pressures; both of these significantly impact Heat Loss in your home.
Where to begin?
Yesterday we started our “How to Winterize Your Home” series by introducing you to the three ways heat moves around – Conduction, Co
Winterizing your home.
For those of us that love summer the official start of autumn is a date with mixed feelings. However, we all know that fall can be