If you own a newer water heater, you don’t need an insulation blanket. Today’s water heaters are insulated well enough to not need extra insulation.
Read MoreOne of the biggest sources of contention I’ve had to deal with doing home inspections is whether or not a sealed attic access panel should be ‘broken’ to access the attic; even more specifically, whether or not I should be allowed to break the seal.
Read MoreSeveral photos of the least understood problems with attics - bypasses. The photos include detailed descriptions of the problems and how to fix them.
Read MoreEveryone knows that attics need to be insulated to prevent heat loss, but most people don't understand how important it is to seal attic spaces. This might be even more important than insulating the attic, and insulation won't do it.
Read MoreThe most cost effective way to reduce greenhouse gas emissions is to better insulate buildings. Yes, this is even better than driving a hybrid vehicle, but it's certainly not as hip.
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