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6 Reasons Why Prescriptive Air Sealing Your Home Should Be on Your To-Do List

By Ed Steenman on February 28, 2017

You may be surprised to learn that a massive amount of energy is wasted due to cracks, holes, and gaps in your house. This can cause several issues around your house, resulting in thousands of dollars worth of repairs and medical expenses. However, you can protect your house and your family by prescriptive air sealing

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Why Going Green Starts in Your Crawlspace and Attic

By Ed Steenman on January 22, 2016

In a world plagued with deforestation, and air and water pollution, going green is more important than ever. Sure, improving the environment is an enormous task, but there are plenty of ways we can help on a local level and even reap the benefits of energy efficiency. One of the most beneficial ways you can

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Should I Replace My Attic Insulation After Storm Damage?

By Ed Steenman on December 18, 2015

Washington storms can be pretty hard on Everett homes. If the strong winds, heavy rain, and the occasional snow and hail aren’t wearing away at your roof, it only takes some airborne debris or a falling tree limb to knock off some shingles and leave your house exposed. Some problems such a tree limb in

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Power Outages: How Insulation Protects Your Home When The Power Goes Out

By Ed Steenman on December 15, 2015

Power outages come at the most unexpected times. We might be in the middle of dinner, watching tv, getting ready in the morning, or staying at home sick, when suddenly the lights flicker and then go out. Voila-no power. Power outages are bad news for many Western Washington homeowners. Sometimes they last for several hours

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What You Might Find While Cleaning Your Attic

By Ed Steenman on October 8, 2015

Most people don’t spend much time crawling around in their attic. While we might store various seasonal belongings and treasured keepsakes there, our attics are not spaces that we spend much time thinking about. Now and then, however, our attics draw our attention to more serious problems. Stains on the ceiling, leaks from the roof,

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How To Tell If Your Attic Insulation is Old

By Ed Steenman on May 27, 2015

Even though the attic is not a place we visit very often, its condition can actually play a significant role in other areas of our lives. A common problem with attics that are not properly cared for is a decrease in the quality of the insulation. Knowing what to look for in your insulation can

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Attic Clean Out: Spring Cleaning Your Attic

By Ed Steenman on March 12, 2015

Spring has finally arrived! As trees begin to bud and flowers begin to poke their heads through the wet soil, its about time that we poke our heads up into our attics. With the arrival of spring comes the perfect opportunity to conduct a thorough spring cleaning of our homes. Here are a few ways

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Attic Weatherization: Keeping Winter at Bay

By Ed Steenman on November 15, 2013

Many homeowners are unaware of the vital role their attic plays in the home. Not only can the attic keep the house at a comfortable temperature and prevent air leakage, but financial savings are very possible through a properly weatherized attic. In an attic that has not been properly weatherized, warm air can easily leak

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