A home energy audit is a vital first step in the process of making a home more energy efficient. This video follows one professional energy auditor as he uses the latest technology to scour a home for potential areas of energy loss.
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How to Maintain a Wood Deck
Wood decks require routine maintenance to keep up their attractive, natural appearance. Follow these easy steps to keep your wood deck looking like new, year after year.
Energy Efficiency Upgrade – How to Seal Baseboard Heaters
Baseboard heaters are heat and cooling loss culprits if left unsealed. Proper sealing requires little in the way of materials, but there are a few steps to take to access the units correctly.
Energy Efficiency Upgrade – How to Seal Up Exterior Walls
Believe it or not, exterior walls can require sealing, too, especially in older homes. This is a straight-forward DIY job that can be completed in an afternoon.
Energy Efficiency Upgrade – How to Use Rigid Foam to Seal Up a Basement
One way to seal up a basement to improve a home’s energy efficiency is to use Rigid Foam Insulation. Follow these steps to ensure correct installation and a proper fit.
Energy Efficiency Upgrade – How to Use Spray Foam Insulation to Seal Up a Basement
Using spray foam insulation is an effective way to seal up a basement to improve the home’s overall energy efficiency. This video will demonstrate the proper steps and techniques to effectively apply foam insulation in a basement energy upgrade project.
Energy Efficiency Upgrade – How to Seal Up a Basement Window
Basement windows are often a source of heat loss in a home. Follow the steps in this video to address the issue in your home.
Energy Efficiency Upgrade – How to Seal Up Outlets
All the outlets on the exterior walls of the home can contribute to higher heating and cooling bills. The steps in this video show how to properly insulate each outlet to maximize the home’s energy efficiency.
How To Clean and Seal a Garage Floor
Sealing your concrete garage floor can protect it from road salt, eliminate concrete dust and prevent stains.
How To Maintain and Tune Up a Garage Door
Your garage door is among the most complex mechanical components of your home. Therefore, yearly maintenance is important to ensuring its smooth operation and long life.