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Many homes in the Rochester area have crawl spaces under their homes. These were done generally because of a high water table or because they are less costly than digging...

If you live in a Cape Cod style home, I'm sure you know how cold the upstairs can be in the wintertime -- and how hot it gets up there in the summertime. Cape Cods have ...

All home energy audits are not the same. A comprehensive home energy assessment from True Energy Solutions is one of the most thorough and effective audits readily avail...

Beyond the U-Factor: How does the construction of a window affect it's performance and durability? How do you know if you're getting your money's worth? What should yo...

Window salesmen make a lot of claims about payback and window performance. Luckily, the performance numbers are printed right on every new window. Here's what those num...

How do you know if you're getting the best insulation at the best price? Let's look at different types of popular insulation and the benefits of each.

Have you ever heard someone say, "A house needs to breathe?" Is the old adage true? Should you be concerned about sealing your house up "too tight?" WHY do they need to...

Bath fans are designed to remove humidity from your home -- that's great. But, lots of problems can arise from putting that humidity in the wrong place -- not so great.

Many homes contain Asbestos-like material, but asbestos can come in many forms. Here's how to find it.

Diagnosing comfort problems and home energy issues requires a logical approach, a "whole-building" perspective, and the right tools to scientifically identify the causes.

When your roof has overhangs, or bump-outs, there can be comfort and efficiency issues. If you picture your house as a series of stacked blocks, where do the blocks line...

Why do houses leak so much air when all the windows are closed? If your house were to be tossed into the middle of Lake Ontario, where would the water leak in? Let's lo...

Many basements that appear dry have hidden sources of moisture. Here's what to look for.

Winter is on its way. Are you ready? Make sure your home is winterized with help from True Energy Solutions.

A poorly vented bath fan can cause mold in the attic.

On cold winter days, a ray of sun streaming into your house can be most welcome - a free source of heat. But what about in the summer, when those rays of sun and other, l...

One of the biggest energy guzzlers in your home (besides, most likely, your thermal envelope, which lets expensive conditioned air escape through air leaks and poorly ins...

Winter's coming. It's already heating season. So how do you save money on heating costs? You've got to own your heat. Simple as that. You've paid for all that warm air al...

It speaks to the marketing savvy of window manufacturers and installers that, when faced with drafty rooms or high energy bills, most homeowners typically think that the ...