Current Home Design Trends

By Robert Robillard

Home Products and Trends In the remodeling business you get to see the current design trends and also get the opportunity to install new, interesting, energy saving and innovative products. Here are a few of my favorite: 1. The Kitchen: No matter where you plan to entertain in your home, everyone always seems to migrate…

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Delta WaterSense Fixtures

By Robert Robillard

Delta WaterSense Program With showering accounting for approximately 17% of residential indoor water use in the United States, the EPA has developed new standards for water-efficiency in the shower. Delta Faucet is one of the first in the industry to qualify for the new WaterSense® program developed by the EPA for shower-heads and hand-showers. H2Okintetic…

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Photovoltaic Systems

By Robert Robillard

Photovoltaic Systems – Solar Renewable Energy In Massachusetts Photovoltaic Systems (PV) are solar energy systems that convert sunlight into electricity providing our homes and businesses with clean-renewable energy from the sun. There are two major components in a PV system. The Modules create DC energy (Direct Current) from the sun and the Inverter converts the…

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Photovoltaic Systems

By Robert Robillard

Photovoltaic Systems ~ Solar Renewable Energy In Massachusetts Photovoltaic Systems (PV) are solar energy systems that convert sunlight into electricity providing our homes and businesses with clean-renewable energy from the sun. There are two major components in a PV system. The Modules create DC energy (Direct Current) from the sun and the Inverter converts the…

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Seal Air Leaks to Prevent Heat Loss

By Robert Robillard

How To Address Sealing Air Leaks Many people think that just because a house is insulated that the insulation is effectively performing its job. The truth is that in order to improve the energy efficiency of your insulation you seal air leaks to prevent heat loss. Insulation works best when air is not moving through…

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How To Flash A Circle Window

By Robert Robillard

Lead Flashing The pair of 17 year old, round window shown in this post were rotted and needed replacing. The homeowner, frustrated with the short life span of the previous windows asked me to research other options.                                   We…

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Bathroom Remodeling Tips

By Robert Robillard

Bathroom Remodeling Ideas People are rushed, worried, and strung out today due to our fast paced culture and we all could use a break! One way some people unwind is by rushing off to a spa to get that relaxed, pampered feeling.  But what if you could have that experience in your own home? Here…

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Planning Light Switch Installation

By Robert Robillard

When doing your own wiring on a remodel plan to install light switches so you can pass through a room on one end turning on the light and then be able to switch off the light as you leave the room on the other end. If you planning on installing wainscoting plan on installing the…

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