Drafty House? Six Home Energy Saving Tips Want to put more money in your pocket? You can up to 10% or more on your energy bill by eliminating as many the air leaks in your home as possible. During the summer warm air leaks into your home and during the winter leaks out of your home, wasting a good portion of your energy dollars. One of the fastest and highest payback dollar-saving jobs you can do around the house is to caulk, seal, and weather-strip all seams, cracks, and openings to the Continue Reading ...

Roofing Consultants Some homeowners are determined to do the roofing work themselves especially when they are quite on a tight budget. But others take the initiative to seek the professional help of roofing consultants who are real experts when it comes to roofing—its products, services, installations, cost and repairs. The different roofing consultants may cater to both residential and commercial buildings, some would accommodate only residential, while others strictly service the Continue Reading ...

Lower Your Heating And Cooling Bills With Vinyl Replacement Windows The cost of heating and cooling our homes is rising on a regular basis, and there is no relief in the foreseeable future. With this in mind, homeowners are continuously looking for ways to optimize the energy efficiency of their homes. One of the long-lasting ways to do that is to install new windows, such as vinyl replacement windows, that help maximize the efficiency of a home’s heating and cooling systems. Replacing Continue Reading ...

Types of Windows A window is one of the most important components of a home. It does not only accentuate the design of the structure but also provides ventilation and illumination. This is why its highly significant to pay particular attention to the design of the windows you would want for your home. There are several types of windows that you can choose from, but your choice would largely depend on the overall design of your house. If you are building a house with a classic or Continue Reading ...

Windows NT Windows NT was released by Microsoft Corporation in 1993 as a successor to the previous versions of Windows. It was designed to be a powerful, high-level language based processor independent operating system with features compatible to Unix systems. This version of Windows complemented work station versions running on MS-DOS. A main design goal of Windows NT was hardware and software portability. Versions of this operating system were available for a variety of processor Continue Reading ...

Ice Damming Ice dams are the accumulation of ice at the eaves and valleys of roofs, and in some winters create major problems. Insufficient attic insulation or attic ventilation can cause roof snow to melt and slide down to the eaves, where the roof surface is cooler and the melting snow freezes to the roof. Subsequent melting causes water to pool behind this dam and sometimes the water seeps between the shingle layers, wetting the roof deck and possibly the walls and ceilings Continue Reading ...

Vinyl Windows And Your Home Vinyl windows are inexpensive, durable, and remarkably energy efficient. Early vinyl windows had problems with thermal expansion. When temperatures changed, the vinyl sash would expand or contract at a very different rate from the glass. As a result, the window fit poorly, leaked, or cracked. Such problems have been on the decline, because modern vinyl is more durable and dimensionally stable than the materials that were used 15 or 20 years ago. Vinyl is also Continue Reading ...

Heel Pain Treatment The most common causes of heel pain is a condition called plantar fasciitis. Plantar fasciitis is the inflammation of the plantar fascia. The plantar fascia is a broad band of tissue which originates from the heel, runs along the sole of the foot and connects to the toes. The plantar fascia works like a rubber band between the heel and the ball of your foot to form the arch of your foot. If the band is short, you'll have a high arch, and if it's long, you'll have a low Continue Reading ...

The Home Doctor Is In The Home Doctor has the answers to your building questions. Q: A recent storm wreaked havoc on my roof and I'm now facing a roof replacement project for the first time. What should I know about shingles before diving into the reroof with my contractor? A: Before I answer your question, I want to be sure you're working with a reputable contractor. Ask your roofer if he has insurance and get a written estimate for the work. It's a good idea to ask for a couple of Continue Reading ...