How Insulation Works in the Winter
Chilly months have arrived here in Waynesboro and Charlottesville, and after not having any snow to speak of last winter, our children are polishing up their sleds and greatly anticipating …
Super Typhoon Yolanda
William wouldn’t want to toot his own horn, so I’ll have to do it for him. On November 8, 2013 Typhoon Yolanda hit the Philippines. It is the deadliest storm …
REAP 2018 Deadline April 30th
Applications for REAP Grants or Loans for the fiscal year of 2018 are due on April 30th. The next deadline is in October and will be for consideration for the …
Don’t Let the Joke be on YOU!!!
In our industry, we sometimes encounter friends, family, and potential customers in quite a fix because they hired someone who isn’t an expert in our field. Case studies: A friend …
Mold…our modern day asbestos
Everyone dreads to hear that they have black mold in their home. It seems to be the asbestos of our day. It is omnipresent and though no one wants to …
REAP Grants – Does Your Business Qualify?
Exciting News ~ We just learned our business address is eligible for a REAP Grant!!!!! In researching to write this blog post, I casually entered our business/residential address and learned …
Countdown: Top 3 Airtight Houses
As much as we love retrofitting homes to make them more energy efficient, there is quite a thrill in building from the ground up because we can build them tighter …
How a Renovation Stole My Heart
William and I met at a Scottish Country Dance at Sherando Lake. We both instantly felt there was something between us. I was certain he would come to the Scottish …
Top 5 Benefits of Insulating Our Floor
Ewww! Look at all the nasty insulation being hauled out of my basement. I feel like I can breathe better just seeing it go. Guess what good it was doing …
Discovering the Culprits
Part 2 of 3 (Shadowing an Energy Audit) Quick Fixes The homeowner complained of temperature differentials. Wm asked where the thermostat was located and quickly solved that mystery. It was …
