Down the Drain When your faucet isn’t working properly, and it is constantly dripping, you pay the price. At first, this may seem like a minor problem that can be ignored or put off for a while, but a leaky faucet can waste five gallons per day or more! Not only that but it can
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December 14, 2015
December 11, 2015
Insulation: R-Values and Heating Costs
How is your Home Performing? Do you ever feel like you are heating the outdoors in the winter and cooling the outdoors in the summer? If you answered yes, then your insulation most likely needs inspecting. This may not be something you spend a lot of time thinking about, but it is important that your
December 10, 2015
Prevent Hot Water Scalding
Water temperature affects skin health On a cold winter day, it feels like there’s nothing better than a long, hot shower. But how hot is too hot? The ideal shower temp for your skin doesn’t stray above lukewarm. As soon as your shower starts scalding, you risk harming your skin’s health. There’s no absolute rule
May 23, 2014
Hiring a Home Inspector in Eagle River and Vilas County WI
What is a Home Inspector? A home inspector is an important resource for homeowners. They offer an unbiased, objective view on the performance of your home and its systems. With a 3-4 hour examination, a home inspector can provide a thorough report identifying possible problems in your home’s performance. A home inspector should not be
March 15, 2014
Ice Dams in Northern Wisconsin: Part 3
Northern Wisconsin Ice Dam Long-Term Solutions In parts 1 and 2 of this blog, North Twin Builders discusses the causes and short-term solutions for ice dams. When your homes heat escapes through the roof, it melts the standing snow and forms an ice dam that has the potential to do serious harm. Most of the
January 21, 2014
Quality is no Laughing Matter When it Comes to Your New Home or Remodel
How many times have you heard the old joke, ‘that must have been built by the lowest bidder,’ when looking at crumbling building, a drafty home or broken infrastructure?’ While that is rarely the actual reason for such situations, it’s a sad but true fact that some companies cut corners to find the lowest price
October 29, 2012
Handy Calculator: Breakdown Your Vilas County Home Electric Bill
Do you ever find yourself wondering why your Vilas County home electric bill is so high? Or see a sudden increase in the bill? Understanding your energy consumption is the first step in making your home more energy-efficient! This useful calculator, courtesy of Consumer Power, may help you get to the bottom of your energy
September 7, 2012
An Energy Tip to Better Understand Energy Consumption
This link leads you to a very useful device. It will help you understand just how much power is consumed by your electronic devices and appliances. For example, I use mine on chargers to help me remember to unplug them whenever I am not charging a battery. The wattage indicator button is a quick reminder