On-going Saga of Air Sealing This 100+ years old house in Bridgton, Maine was leaking like a lobster trap, so much so that we were unable to take blower door measurements. After doing much work in sealing the basement and attic ... read more | |
Entrepreneurs Competing For Greenest Solutions Entrepreneurs from fifteen countries participated in the Cleantech Open Global Forum in November, an annual event since 2006, to compete who has the cleanest solution of all. The Cleantech Open is ... read more | |
How To Clean Up Mold Most of this blog is from the "Help Yourself to a Healthy Home" guide from HUD. We generally suggest hiring an established remediation company with professionals certified by the IICRC but many ... read more | |
Sealing The Basement Sealing a crawl space prevents moisture getting into the house from the ground. It is also a very effective way to reduce air infiltration, particularly around the rim joists and seams of the stem ... read more | |
Controlling Pet Dander at Home Dander from pets, especially dogs and cats, is a common source of asthma and other allergy. Short of removing the pet from the house, here are some ways to control pet dander. ... read more | |
The Green Countertop Dilemma During a visit to Eco6Design in Half Moon Bay, California, I was drooling over all the fabulous "eco" options for countertops. Serious eye candy! Vetrazzo, Fireclay Tile, Stone Age, IceStone, Fuez. ... read more |
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