Insulation
How to Save Energy by Reducing Air Infiltration
Doors and Windows, Green Home, Insulation, Thinking Green, Video by Danny Lipford
Draftproofing your home reduces air infiltration which saves energy and lowers your heating and cooling bills. To draftproof your home you should apply caulk and expanding foam to gaps and cracks around the perimeter of your house and install foam gaskets around exterior plugs and switches. Watch this video to find out more. Watch this video.
Saving Energy with Insulation
Green Home, Insulation, Thinking Green, Video by Danny Lipford
Nearly eighty million homes in the U.S. are under insulated, which can increase your energy bills up to 20%. The attic is the worst culprit, accounting for up to 40% of a home’s energy loss. There are several options when it comes to insulation, but fiberglass is still the most cost effective solution. Watch this video to find out more. Watch this video.
(702) Four Step Energy Makeover: How to Make Your Home More Energy Efficient
Doors and Windows, Featured, Green Home, Heating and Cooling, Insulation, Plumbing, Repairs and Installation, Today's Homeowner by Danny Lipford
With the rising cost of gas and electricity, finding ways to cut back on your energy consumption is more important than ever. To help you cope, we’re taking a look at four great ways to make your home more energy efficient that are also eligible for the Federal Energy Efficiency Tax Credit: upgrading your heating and cooling system, water heater, windows, and attic insulation. Read in full.
Faced Insulation Problem in Attic Solved
Ask Danny, Attics and Basements, Insulation, Repairs and Installation by Danny Lipford
Rod asks, “I recently added an additional layer of faced fiberglass insulation to my attic. Since then I noted you stipulated unfaced insulation for the attic if you already have a layer of insulation. What should I do?”
Since you already had insulation in your attic, the new insulation you added should have been unfaced to prevent moisture from becoming trapped between the layers. But don’t panic, the solution to your problem isn’t that difficult. Read on to find out how. Read in full.
(695) Room with a View, Part 2
Carpentry, Decks and Patios, Design and Decor, Doors and Windows, Featured, Flooring, Insulation, Today's Homeowner by Danny Lipford
We’re adding a sunroom with impact resistant glass, two porches, a covered deck, and a swimming pool to this home with a beautiful view overlooking Mobile Bay on the Alabama Gulf Coast. Read more to see how it was done. Read in full.
Heat Seeker Infrared Thermometer from General Tools
Best New Products, Doors and Windows, Green Home, Heating and Cooling, Insulation, Tools & Hardware, Video by Jodi Marks
The Heat Seeker Infrared Thermometer from General Tools is perfect way to conduct a do-it-yourself inspection of your heating/cooling system for leaks in the ductwork, or a general home energy audit. To use, simply train the laser pointer on the object and read the remote temperature reading on the LCD screen. The Heat Seeker is available at The Home Depot. Watch this video.
How to Install Fiberglass Insulation in Your Attic
Attics and Basements, Green Home, Insulation, Repairs and Installation, Video by Joe Truini
Installing additional fiberglass insulation in your attic can really reduce energy bills. Watch this video to find out what you need to know in order to install it correctly. Watch this video.
Foam Insulation Increases Energy Efficiency in Your Home
Green Home, Heating and Cooling, Insulation, Repairs and Installation, Video by Danny Lipford
Expanding foam insulation sprayed in wall cavities and attics has a higher insulation value and seals tighter than other forms of insulation. Watch this video to see how foam insulation can save energy in your home. Watch this video.
How to Caulk Wide Cracks
Doors and Windows, Insulation, Painting & Finishing, Repairs and Installation, Simple Solutions, Video by Joe Truini
One of the best ways to save energy in your home is by caulking any cracks around windows and doors. While caulk alone can be applied to narrow cracks, gaps wider than ¼” should be filled with foam backer rod first. These flexible foam tubes are available at building supply stores in several diameters. Simply push the rod into the gap with a putty knife or painter’s tool until it is just below the surface then caulk over it. Watch this video.
How to Know if Insulated Windows Need Replacing
Ask Danny, Doors and Windows, Green Home, Insulation by Danny Lipford
Deepak asks, “I have 30-year-old insulated windows. A salesman told me that the seals are broken, and I am losing heat. To me the seals look fine and I speculate that broken seals should lead to condensation in the double panes. What is the best way to determine if the seals are leaking and windows need replacement?”
While condensation or discoloration inside the glass usually occurs when the seals are broken, there are other factors to consider that can affect the insulation performance of your windows even if the seals are intact. Read on to find out more. Read in full.








