During COVID-19, many of us are finding ourselves with some extra free time. While inviting contractors into our home right now isn't possible, there are some easy DIY projects that you can do for yourself. Many hardware stores are open and some are even doing home delivery, so make a...
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....
Healthy Indoor Paints For Your Home
According to the Environmental Protection Agency (EPA), indoor air is around three times more polluted than outdoor air. Fresh, clean indoor air is a top priority for healthy homes, especially for children under age ten and those over age sixty. Paint and finishes are some of the bigger causes for...
11 Tips for Keeping your Home Cool without Air Conditioning
Keeping your Home Cool in the Hot Heat The other day the thermostat in our office hit 80 degrees. After the snowstorm in early April, this was a complete shock to our systems – we all felt like we were dying. Our office is equipped with cold-climate heat pumps, but...
8 Easy Steps to Get Your Home Ready for Winter
Bundle up- we’re in for a cold one! Have you heard the news from the 2017 Farmers’ Almanac? "While last winter was a reprieve from shoveling and high fuel bills,” says the Farmers’ Almanac, “the party is over." "Last year's El Niño produced warmer than normal weather, extremely warmer," said...
Weekend Energy Efficiency Projects – Low Cost and Totally DIY
The arrival of a Vermont winter means working hard to keep out the cold. As a longtime resident of Vermont, I have heard numerous stories from friends and co-workers about how they try to stay warm without spending a lot on heating fuel. Ideas range from toughing it out (we...