insulation

What happens at a Home Energy Audit? November 7th, 2008

and how you can increase the health and efficiency of your home.

Jimmy and John from ASK Construction came over to do a Home Performance Energy Audit (a comprehensive energy and safety inspection) of my home. First they did a fairly quick survey inside and out to determine...more

Free Energy Audit September 10th, 2008

Another installment of our Insulation Project

At our request, an experienced and knowledgeable auditor from National Grid (formerly Keyspan) came over to do a free energy audit.   We walked through my entire house and reviewed all the potential for saving money...more

Insulation Project: Wrapping the Hot Water Heater August 15th, 2008

This was so ridiculously easy, I can't believe we didn't do it before. This is the hot water heater before: for the "after" picture, see above: Make sure you leave any air intakes and valves uncovered (notice the...more

Honoring Earth Day This Month – With Green Building & Home Ideas April 4th, 2008

Greening Your Home Gives Back on Earth Day and Beyond

Sorry to be MIA readers, I caught my son's bad cold and felt icky for days. I'm feeling a bit perkier now and just in time too because April is a busy month. As many...more

Top 10 Ways To Save on Your Heating Bill February 4th, 2008

If your energy bill is scarier than The Omen, here's help

Winter is upon us.  The days are cold and short; the nights are long and dark. And the sight of your energy bill strikes fear in your heart. Don’t just sit there – start slashing away...more