The holiday season is upon us, and that means planning the Thanksgiving feast. For many, preparing a turkey and the trimmings is just as enjoyable as eating the meal. However, the time-consuming process of cooking this special meal can gobble up energy, especially when you consider all the appliances in use — refrigerators, mixers, food […]
Have you noticed a musty smell, elevated humidity levels, or cupping floors in your home? Those are all warning signs of crawl space moisture. Moisture can lead to mold growth, wood rot, structural issues, higher utility bills, poor indoor air quality (and respiratory issues), and even bug infestations. Maybe you just moved into your home, […]
Few things are as frustrating as a drafty house. It doesn’t stay cool in the summer. It’s not warm and cozy in the winter. And it’s expensive trying to heat and cool a home that continually leaks conditioned air. So what can you do? Many people decide they need to replace their windows. On average […]
When you buy an older home, you inherit all the idiosyncrasies that make it unique. Some of these qualities like an established neighborhood or mature trees add to the charm of the home. But some of those inherited quirks can be a homeowner’s nightmare, especially if they affect your comfort. Patrick Thompson can attest to […]
Can you feel the dollars seeping out and the heat creeping into your home every summer as your air conditioner struggles to cool your home? Are you sick of paying high utility bills for a home that doesn’t cool or heat evenly? If so, it might be time for a home energy audit.
Do you have a comfort zone in your home? You know, one or two rooms that stay cool in the summer and aren’t drafty in the winter? If you are like most people, you don’t think about your home’s hot and cool zones until your air conditioning is struggling against record heat in June. Or […]
Summer is coming! We all know how excruciatingly hot the summer in Alabama can be. However, you do not have to suffer in an uncomfortable house that you have trouble cooling evenly.
Spring – A Popular Time for Listing a House Spring is officially here, and for real estate that means many homes are being listed. How will your listing stand out among others? In the vast sea of homes, energy efficiency is a distinguishing factor that more and more buyers are seeking. Understanding the wants of […]
Ready or not… …the holidays are coming. This can be a joyous and stressful time of year for all sorts of reasons. We want to help reduce the stress by working to eliminate factors that can lead to an uncomfortable place to host guests and family – your house. A roaring fire can add a […]
With energy efficient upgrades, we delivered major allergy relief as well as increased comfort to a client of ours. She contacted us to schedule a Home Energy Evaluation, and she was primarily concerned with the overall energy efficiency of her home. However, she also suffered from extreme allergies and was taking several strong medications each […]
