Folks who sustained flood damage in the basement and first floor should have a look at the building section below and at this link. Put together as part of a larger energy efficiency article in Fine Homebuilding magazine, the graphic highlights the points where air leakage occurs and describes solutions to control it before moving [...]
The devastation from Tropical Storm Irene will be with us long after the puddles have cleared up. All across the state, people are rebuilding their lives and repairing their homes. This video will give you an idea of the kind of work on hand in just one of many flood-affected towns. If you are a [...]
It’s been super-hot and sticky here in central Vermont (and around the entire Northeast), but it looks like the heat is finally breaking a bit. That will certainly make it easier on our crews, since it’s pretty tough working in the attic on a 90-degree day! Just read this post on Green Building Advisor about [...]
It’s getting hot here in Vermont! It could get cold again any minute, but in the meantime, we are enjoying the few short weeks of summer. And the heat! Our friends at Seventh Generation posted some great tips about keeping cool without air conditioning – well worth a read. This is my favorite method: We [...]
Last night our General Manager Paul Zabriskie was on WCAX-TV’s The 30 with Kristen Carlson, talking about ways to clean up from flood damage and improve energy efficiency while you’re at it. Watch the video here: Paul Zabriskie on The 30
Now that your basement is empty, you can get to work on those box sills! This video has lots of tips for making your home more energy efficiency through air-sealing the leaky gaps. Button Up Vermont
Dealing with a mess after last week’s flooding? You’re not alone! Folks all over Vermont are dealing with wet walls, basements and piles of soggy stuff. Well, we can’t fix your washed-out driveway or your wayward stream, but we can help you make the best of your situation. Take a look at our flood recovery [...]
We know… you’re finally starting to enjoy the sunshine (brief and infrequent as it is!) and smell the flowers. You don’t want to think about next winter, when this one has only just ended! But it’s probably a good idea to plan ahead, and start thinking about what you can do to make your home [...]
It’s Spring! And even though it’s still threatening to snow here in Vermont, it’s time to turn the heat down and get ready for warm weather. But are you finding that your house doesn’t smell like spring? Getting a whiff of kitty litter or musty cellar? This is a great lesson in understanding air flow. [...]
The full US House of Representatives will be voting tomorrow on the Home Star legislation developed by Vermont’s own Rep. Peter Welch. This is a jobs bill that is focused on putting America’s tradesmen and -women back to work making homes more energy efficient – it includes great incentives for homeowners at several different levels. You [...]
