Does repairing your house now, prevent problems from happening again? Is the contractor feeding me a line? Is that the repair I really need? All good questions, so let us consider the answers.

Insulation does not simply hold hot or cold air in place

When you have an attached garage, or you are creating a conditioned workspace in a garage, you will need to insulate the doors to improve your energy efficiency.

I have been studying insulation lately, and how homeowners could improve their energy efficiency, but then I remembered moisture control.

Insulating a home involves more than the insulation in your attic. Weather stripping for your door is an important step.

Does your sliding door stick? Is it hard to operate? It may need to be cleaned, or it might need an adjustment.

Rules about smoke alarms seem to confuse sellers, buyers, and other real estate professionals, so let us go over some basics.

Can I put new shingles over my wood shingle roof?

I love to garden, and I have had dreams of being a cook in my own place. For me the two ideas have long been intertwined, so creating a new site made sense.

I may bring up the idea of green homes a bit, but really the point is to build a home suitable for the climate. In other words, we should consider smart designs, not just green designs.