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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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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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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Top 10 Energy Savers On A Budget

By Robert Robillard

Home Energy Savers   The following Top 10 Energy Savers On A Budget will help you save energy and money on your heating and cooling bills. 10 Best Bang For The Buck Energy Savers: 1. Replace incandescent bulbs with compact fluorescent bulbs. 2. Lock windows [winter or summer with the a/c] to create a better…

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