Replacing A Window Sill

By Robert Robillard

Replacing a Rotted Sill Nosing Often times the first part of a wood window to rot is the sill nosing.  Luckily this nosing is a removable and replaceable part of the window.  With many window manufacturers replacing a window sill is a viable option as opposed to replacing the window or to using a slew…

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Sustainable Roofing

By Robert Robillard

Photo: Courtesy of Petersen Aluminum. Sustainable Roofing Materials You know you need a new roof when you have a roof leak!  Other times it’s not so straightforward. If you are in need of a new roof, usually the first thing that comes to mind are asphalt shingles. But while a metal roof may not be…

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Upgrading Windows

By Robert Robillard

Convert Old Windows to Maintain Style, Save Money and Conserve Energy Older homes typically are in need of new windows, which can save significant amounts of energy. A home need not be that old to benefit from this upgrade. In just over the last decade, technology has made dramatic leaps. Homeowners, however, want to maintain…

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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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