Home Energy Efficiency Tips

What is a Blower Door Test?

April 11, 2022

How Does a Blower Door Test Work? A blower door test uses a machine (called the blower door) to verify the airtightness of new and existing homes. The equipment is comprised of an adjustable metal frame with a canvas shroud that’s meant to be fitted within the opening of an exterior door. A round fan…

How to Plan for a HERS Rating in Rhode Island, Massachusetts, and Connecticut

April 4, 2022

What is the Home Energy Rating System (HERS) Index? The Home Energy Rating System (HERS) Index is the home building industry standard by which a home’s energy efficiency is measured. It’s a nationally recognized system for inspecting and calculating a home’s projected energy use. What is a good energy rating for a house? When it comes to HERS…

Going Green: Tips On Eco-Friendly Cleaning For Your Home

November 16, 2017

Cleaning your home–and keeping it that way–is a big job, particularly if you have children or pets. It can be hard to find easy ways to keep things tidy that is also good for the environment; however, it’s important to use the right tools for the job and to think about the outside of your…

Check out this great water saving Gadget!

April 14, 2017

Water Saving Tip:    On average 2.5 gallons of water are wasted during shower warm-ups. Check out this water sipping, energy saving beauty. Made from heavy duty stainless steel with all brass fittings. This little unit easily screws on just behind your existing showerhead. Life is but a dream.  How It Works: Turn on Shower…

Home Design in RI & MA: duct leakage testing / locating ductwork within the conditioned space

February 16, 2017

Duct Leakage Testing – in Rhode Island / Massachusetts Author: Ed Beauchemin Because of our relatively cold winters and hot summers, home design in Rhode Island & Massachusetts, requires planning and attention to detail so that energy efficiency goals can be easily met. Here we discuss some of the benefits of locating ductwork within the…

Duct Leakage Testing: New Homes – Rhode Island / Massachusetts

January 26, 2017

Why is duct leakage testing required? Because of the desire in this country to build homes that are more energy efficient. When is a duct leakage testing required? The current rules in Rhode Island roughly state that before a governing authority can issue a certificate of occupancy, duct leakage testing shall be required whenever any…