It’s no surprise that the attic is one of the most neglected areas of the home. Being out of sight, it’s understandably out of most homeowners’ minds. What may come as a surprise, however, is the extent to which conditions in the attic can impact a home’s comfort, energy efficiency and air quality. To gain further insight, we’ve asked five Diamond Certified Expert Contributors to talk about three important aspects of the attic: insulation, cleaning and ventilation. Read more
Diamond Certified Experts: Addressing the Attic
Posted on April 09, 2019 by James Florence
Posted in: Energy Efficiency, Pest Control, Roofing, Diamond Certified Experts, Home Improvement
Tags: attic, attic cleaning
Away for the Holidays: Six Tips to Safeguard Your Home
Posted on December 06, 2018 by James Florence
If you’re planning to travel and stay with family or friends during the holidays, it’s important to take proactive steps to safeguard your home in your absence. Consider the following tips: Read more
Posted in: Energy Efficiency, Holiday Related, Pet Care, Home Security, Fire Prevention, Home Tips
How to Prepare Your California Home for Winter: Exterior Maintenance
Posted on November 13, 2018 by James Florence
California winters may be mild compared to what other parts of the country experience, but the weather can nonetheless take a toll on local residences. When a home isn’t properly winterized, the heavy storms and occasional freezes can cause everything from dry rot and roof leaks to cracked water pipes and crawl space flooding. That’s why, even in California, it’s crucial to perform preventative winterization measures on your home and property in the fall. Read more
Posted in: Energy Efficiency, Home Maintenance, Seasonal, Home Tips, Landscaping Tips
Tags: home exterior
Radiant Barriers: Are They Worthwhile?
Posted on September 04, 2018 by Guest Blogger
Will a radiant barrier benefit you? The answer depends on several factors.
Guest post by Paul Proctor of R E Roofing and Construction, Inc.
If you’re concerned about your home’s energy efficiency, you’ve probably heard about radiant barriers. But what do you actually know about them? Do they really work? And how should they be installed? In the following article, we’ll address these and other questions about radiant barriers. Read more
Posted in: Roofing, Energy Efficiency
Tags: cooling, home, energy efficiency, roofing
How Cool is Your Roof?
Posted on July 12, 2018 by James Florence
Everybody wants to be cool, and in more ways than one. Besides sporting stylish clothes and a laid-back attitude, we all want to maintain a comfortable body temperature. However, just as it’s tough to look cool in outdated attire, it’s difficult to stay cool when you have an outdated roof, especially during summer. The question is, how cool is your roof? Read more
Posted in: Roofing, Energy Efficiency
Tags: cool roofing, home
Home, Smart Home: Integration, Automation and the Future of Domestic Living
Posted on February 09, 2016 by James Florence
Thirty years ago, if you conducted a survey about what technological advancements people expected to see in 2016, answers would have likely included flying cars, computer-controlled homes and colonization of other planets. Well…at least one of these futuristic forecasts has come to pass: home automation. The “smart home” is here, and it’s revolutionizing the mode of modern domestic life. Read more
Posted in: Energy Efficiency, Home Security, Home Tips, Home Improvement
Tags: home automation, smart technology, lighting