Insulation

Spending a Little Money Now Can Save You Thousands Later :: How to Winterize a House with HomeAdvisor

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On reviewing my answers, right or wrong, I found that if anything I was a little weak on the areas surrounding energy efficiency, energy audits and winterization. So ... on being instructed...

by jb bartkowiak

Caulking Wood Siding at a Brick Chimney :: DAP 3.0 Review

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DAP 3.0 is paintable in 30 minutes which helps complete the job faster and saves time. In addition, DAP 3.0™ is 100% waterproof and is water resistant in 30 minutes which reduces...

by jb bartkowiak

Overview of Garage Door Materials :: A Look at Wood, Steel, Fiberglass and More

Finding the perfect garage door is all about selecting the best material and style to suit your needs and the aesthetic of your home. There is a variety of garage door materials,...

by Sara Thompson

Being Smarter With Smart Meters and Home Heating :: Three Steps to Take to the Full Benefit

So while smart meters have good intentions they aren’t always practical for the moment. Unless a series of steps are taken to make sure a home is more structurally sound so heating...

by Jakob Barry

Insulate a Basement Ceiling in an Old House :: How to Estimate & Install for Where You Live

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As I stood in my basement, looking up at the floor joists of the dining room above, I thought to myself, “I guess I do know a few things about insulation.” Learn...

by jb bartkowiak

Energy Audit Cost :: What’s in a Price? :: What to Know about Survey Style vs. Diagnostic Energy Audits

While there are hundreds if not thousands of variations of “audits” performed daily, it essentially boils down to two types; survey style & diagnostic. Learn more about what each entails + common...

by Sean Lintow Sr

Weatherizing with Caulk :: How to Seal Your Home

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When I was first invited to take part in DAP's Seal Your Home Blogger Challenge (link), a siding project underway . . . a brick project in the works (plus planning for...

by jb bartkowiak

How to Remodel a Bungalow :: Start Where the Water Is and Then Move to the Air

They always say put the money where the water is. In other words, you as a homeowner often get the most from your remodeling dollar with work on the kitchen and on...

by jb bartkowiak