Photo by Dee Teal by permission. Updated 1/25/2012 Would your feet look like the above picture if you took off your socks and shoes in your house? Are you cold, unable to stay warm, and tired of giving away your money to the utility companies? Sometimes, you think the utility company should be considered a […]
Is Your Living Area Just One Big Leak?
(Readers receive discounts for Battic Door purchases. See below.) Do you feel like Goldilocks in your home? Either it is too hot or too cold. It is never just right? Could your house be suffering from leaky home syndrome??? Is it curable? I am living proof, having lived in a leaky house, that you can […]
Energy Bills Too High? Stop Air Infiltration in Attic
Photo courtesy of Energy Star You know the verse, “oh, the weather outside is frightful, but the fire is so delightful?” 1 Perhaps it should be changed to “oh the weather outside is frightful, our natural gas bills are not so delightful.” With the expected increase in natural gas prices, it is time to start […]
Icynene® Insulation–The Ultimate Barrier to High Energy Bills
Photo courtesy of Icynene.com Remember, my Top 10 This Next List , where I posted my ten favorite green building products? Number 5 on the list is Icynene®, an open cell spray foam insulation. It basically provides a barrier to prevent drafts, condensation, and outdoor allergens from penetrating the building envelope. From personal experience, this is […]
Recycled Denim Insulation by Bonded Logic: Green, Warm, and Itch-Free
Updated 4/26/2011 Can you imagine an insulation that feels like your oldest pair of jeans? How about being able to rub an insulation all over your face without a reaction? Well, you are in luck because Bonded Logic’s UltraTouch recycled denim insulation is an itch-free, non-toxic solution for keeping your house well insulated. It is installed throughout my […]
