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RI Builders Member Profile: Ed Beauchemin

August 24, 2017

Nobody can accuse Ed Beauchemin of having modest ambitions. “My goal is to build houses that produce all the energy they consume. Eventually, I want to build whole neighborhoods that do that,” says the energetic lumber-dealer-turned-energy-efficient home designer. “I like the idea of energy conservation. It was something my father instilled in us when we…

East Providence, RI Blower Door Test

August 8, 2017

Prepare Your Home for a Person with a Visual Impairment: 4 Tips

August 8, 2017

Author: Jackie Waters When you own a home, naturally you want everyone who lives in it to feel comfortable and welcome. If a loved one with a visual impairment is moving in with you, you’ll likely need to make some changes to ensure their comfort and safety. They’ll need to be able to navigate your…

Cranston, RI Duct Leakage Test

June 14, 2017

Attic Insulation in Worcester, MA – Mass Save

June 8, 2017

  The Problem: This frigid but friendly homeowner in Worcester Ma, was complaining about a cold kitchen floor and high heating bills. After a careful energy audit paid for by the Mass Save Program it was discovered that her basement sill (the area where the floor framing meets the top of the basement wall) was…

Attic Insulation Cumberland, R.I. EnergyWise

June 5, 2017

The Problem: A typical Cape Cod style home in Cumberland with an uninsulated kneewall (short wall usually on the scecond floor which may run the entire length of the house) causing the entire second floor to feel cold in the winter and hot in the summer. Behind these kneewalls are unfinished spaces often used for…