In an April 2021 column, Peter Tertzakian wrote about how Canadian homeowners would be receiving subsidies to make their homes more energy-efficient. While the USA does not have the same carbon taxes as in Tertzakian’s province of Alberta, devoting some thought to your home’s energy efficiency is...
New Windows Save You Money on Your Heating and Cooling Bills You might not realize how much money energy-efficient new windows can save you on energy bills. Indoor air that you have warmed or cooled to the perfect temperature can leak out around old windows,...
For people with allergies and asthma, the winter months can be difficult and dangerous. Mold and dust mites can make breathing difficult, and can affect every aspect of a person’s health. And if you have a compromised immune system due to your allergies, you can...
Finding an affordable company for roofing is one challenge in and of itself. Especially in a city like Cincinnati. Sourcing a company that does great siding work? That’s another tall order as well. Or how about a company that does window replacement at a reasonable...
Home’s not staying warm in the winter? Not staying cool in the summer? Are old, drafty windows to blame? “But I can’t replace my windows! That’ll be super expensive!” Well, it doesn’t have to be! Replacement Windows CAN Be Affordable You may need to replace...
If you looked at your house through an infrared lens, the odds are that there are hot spots where heat escapes relative to the rest of the house. This is normal, and this sort of inspection is a standard part of energy audits. All the...
The saying goes that, “the eyes are the windows to the soul”, and we’d like to suggest that in much the same way, your windows are like the eyes of your house. How your windows look makes a huge difference in the appearance of your...
Upgrading the Old Windows in Your Home When contemplating replacing the windows in your Cincinnati area home, there are several options to consider. You need to choose the design and features of your windows, the type of trim around your windows, and, of course, you’ll need to consider...