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What Roofing Materials Create Energy Efficient Roofing Systems?

Labeled diagram of a house roof showing parts of a lifetime, energy efficient roofing system, including shingles, attic ridge vent, roof deck protection, starter strip shingles, leak barriers, and ridge cap shingles.

Q: I’m thinking about roof replacement but I also need to increase my home’s energy efficiency. Can a new roof help lower utility bills, and what energy-efficient roofing systems are important for an efficient home? A: While window replacement is one of the best ways to lower utility bills, homeowners often forget that roof replacement […]

5 Reasons to Consider Home Improvement Financing

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Upgrading the exterior of the home is rewarding on an energy savings, personal, and financial level. Whether you’re opting for new replacement windows, roofing, siding and/or entry doors in MA, southern New Hampshire and/or Maine, financing the project is a concern for many homeowners. The good news is that home improvement financing can help complete […]

How Energy Efficient Windows Help Lower Utility Bills

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The last thing that any homeowner wants to do is pay outrageous prices to keep their home warm in the winter and cool in the summer. You already know that energy-efficient windows can help lower your utility bills and keep your home comfortable during all seasons. But how exactly do windows save homeowners money? We’re […]

Drafty Windows? How to Prepare Windows for Winter

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Farmers’ Almanac is predicting a frigid winter with three whopper snowstorms! Ensuring that your windows are performing up to par can make a considerable difference in your home’s comfort level. Table of Contents Windows are part of your home’s thermal and building envelopes. Meaning, in the wintertime, your windows are designed to keep warm air […]

How Do Ice Dams Form?

Diagram illustrating the formation of ice dams on roofs. Labeled steps detail how snow melts, cold air removes heat, leading to ice dam and icicle formation, and water leaks through shingles. Text at the bottom reads, How Ice Dams Form.

Ice dams form when… your roof is poorly insulated and ventilated, allowing your attic and roof to heat up and melt snow that has collected on your roof. When the snow on your roof melts, it trickles down and freezes back into ice, typically at your home’s soffit (the underside of your eaves) or by the […]

The Best Exterior Home Projects for Fall

A two-story gray house with white trim, a front porch with steps, black shutters, and an American flag. Pumpkins decorate the porch steps—a classic setting for fall home improvement or exterior home projects in the crisp autumn air.

Need a fall home maintenance checklist to keep yourself on track before winter arrives? You’re making a wise choice for improving your home during the fall season. If you haven’t heard, Farmers’ Almanac is predicting a snowy, bone-chilling winter in New England for the 2021-2022 season. Not to mention, natural gas prices have risen by […]

Savvy Summer Home Renovations to Increase Your Home’s Value

Two-story house with light gray siding, dark gray roof, and white trim. Perfect for summer home renovations, it features large front windows, including a bay window and arched window, plus a covered entryway and double red front doors.

Warm weather inspires homeowners to remodel their homes during the summer months. When homeowners ask us where to begin with their summer home remodeling, I often think of the following questions to help me best decide what summer home renovations I want to tackle: What will I enjoy designing and working on? How can I […]

The Causes of Seal Failures in Windows

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A: The two most common window issues we see are (1) drafty windows and (2) foggy windows or also known as seal failures. Today we are going to talk about foggy windows. Let me paint a scenario for you. You wake up in the morning and notice one of your double-pane windows looks a little […]

10 Tips to Minimize Your Home’s Energy Loss

A person uses a caulking gun to seal the edge of a white window frame, applying caulk along the joint to minimize energy loss and prevent drafts—one of several essential energy saving tips for any home.

  No matter the season here in New England, it’s important to minimize your home’s energy loss as much as possible.  Every homeowner knows that our region goes from sizzling summers to being slammed with months of relentless snow and cold temperatures. Now is the time to seal up all the gaps that can cause […]