Energy Audits for Conservation Clock Controls and Programmable Thermostats Programming your equipment to run only when it is needed is one of the most powerful techniques for energy conservation. Coupled with this is the ability to turn off equipment when it is...
How Additions To Your Home Can Increase Its Value Whether you’re ready to make a move or simply in need of a few upgrades, home improvements are often well worth the expense. Renovations do not have to be costly, as even the most minor of changes may spark dollar...
Ten Tips When Buying a Home Location, Location and Location. Many of you have heard this before and there is a reason for it. Your house value is mainly based on where it is located. Your re-sale value is definitely based on your homes location. Whether traffic or...
Health and Safety Advisory: Vermiculite Insulation May Contain Asbestos When the Libby Mine in Montana began production of vermiculite ore in the 1920s, the mineral was becoming well known for its fire-resistant and insulation qualities. The Libby Mine supplied the...
Role of DOE Federal law (ECPA , as amended by the Energy Policy Act) requires the U.S. Department of Energy (DOE) to determine whether revisions to the residential portion of the IECC would improve energy efficiency in the nation’s residential buildings and...
Many of the pre-delivery inspections that I do are usually delayed because the builder tries to deny access to the buyer when he has a home inspector with him. Sadly, this is not the way things are supposed to work. I always ensure the buyer notifies the builder in...
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