A roof over your head is one of the most basic securities we can have in life. A roof is so important to your home. Despite this, it’s surprising how many homeowners neglect roofing matters until it is too late. A new roof can cost as much as $35,000 for...
How To Winterize Your Rental Apartment
It may be in the later winter months, but it’s never too late to winterize your home! Many people believe that if they rent a home or apartment, they can't do any kind of weatherizing to stay cozy and help cut costs. The truth is, you can do a lot...
Heat Pump Water Heaters
As energy costs are continuously rising, it is important that Vermonters know about new technologies that can save energy as well as money. The new heat pump water heaters can use up to 63% less energy than traditional electric hot water heaters according to the U.S. Department of Energy. Before...
Home Maintenance For Winter Prep
Although falling snow can be a pretty sight, it can also bring on some pretty hefty damage to your home’s exterior and even interior. Moisture from snow can build up and cause ice dams, ice around the home, basement flooding, and even foundation damage. Heavy snow can lead to roof...
Candles Are Cozy – But Stay Safe!
Fall and winter means cozy evenings at home with friends and family. Nothing sets a cozy mood like some candles to give a warm glow and provide a little warmth. While we all love candles, did you know that they account for almost 15,600 house fires each year? Candles may...
Renovations That Transform Your Home
Did you know that our NeighborWorks team has the ability to not only do HEAT Squad energy audits but our Home Repair Coordinators can assist in planning and following through with projects you want to do around your home? The projects don't necessarily have to be just about weatherization either....
Fall Fireplace Preparation
Fireplaces, especially in Vermont, are a great way to heat your home and enjoy cozy comforts. After non-use over the summer, it is always good to make sure your fireplace is safe and ready to go before use. Did you know that on average, 40% of house fires each year...
Summer Energy Bill Savings
Summer is a time for vacations at the beach, no more school, enjoying the local pools or a lake day, and good old barbeques. All this fun can mean spending more during these hot summer days than other times of the year. All those ice cream cones, pool noodles, new...
Seven Ways To Cut Winter Heating Bills
We all want to cut back our heating and energy bills. For us Vermonters, this is especially hard in the winter. This is where our energy costs soar and many of us think there isn't much we can do about it. Actually, there is! Whether it’s that you’re hoping to...
What Icicles Really Mean For Your Home
Many of us have fond childhood memories of seeing the beautiful icicles on the roofs of our home. Dripping icicles to many are a nostalgic vision of what winter should look like. But what do icicles really mean for your home? They may be pretty, but they are sometimes a...