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Advice to Home Owners

The most profitable businesses know it, successful government leaders know it, retirees with adequate finances know it...skilled planning reduces costs, reduces the stress of surprises and prevents you from committing to more than you can reasonably afford.

Articles:

"Home Insulation: Usually Good! Sometimes Bad?," article by BAC, 2011.

Do you feel confident about your insulation because you see lots of fluffy white or pink stuff on your attic floor? Insulation that is the wrong type or poorly installed may be robbing you of hard-earned cash, and in some cases, can result in mold or serious structural rot.
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"Your Window on Energy Savings," article by BAC, 2011.

Windows are a hot topic, especially with energy price levels and higher demand for inner city homes that often have old, non-functional windows. For those looking to upgrade their windows, the countless options plus the complexity of installation can leave you a bit vulnerable.
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"Ice Dam Fairy-Tale,” article by BAC, 2011.

Why are ice dams worse this year? Are you at risk?
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"Ever Had a Wet Basement?” article by BAC, 2011.

Water may be a crucial part of life, but wet basements are all too common and pose potential risks to your home's structure and your health. Basement moisture can be a disguised trouble-maker since we often learn to ignore it. The impacts build up slowly over time, making it difficult for us to notice since our senses have learned to label them as familiar. For the sake of your home and your family's health, it may be time to let someone else take a look at, and sniff in, your basement.
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"Stop the Debate on Green Products,” article by BAC for 2009 Do-It-Green Magazine.

Green home improvement products are everywhere! And for some us, debating which ones are slightly more sustainable consumes a surprising amount of time.
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"Summer Cooling Without A/C," article by BAC for Do-It-Green Magazine.

The cooling technology that has brought us air conditioning (AC) has arguably brought much needed comfort to the sick and elderly of our society. But has the near universal use of AC left us with a void in knowledge for how to cool our homes with low-cost fans ... even when night time temperatures drop low enough?
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"Hi-Efficiency Water Heaters 2011," article by BAC.

There continues to be conflicting information out there about High Efficiency water heaters. The following article is based upon much research, discussion with experts and actual installations.
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