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Summer is finally here--you can feel it in the air. Spring’s chilly moments are fast becoming replaced by the heat of summer. While many people love the hot weather that’s characteristic of Western Massachusetts summers, it’s only enjoyable if you have a cool, comfortable home environment to retreat to at the end of the day. One of the best ways to ensure that your home is able to retain cool air is to have your attic air sealed.
When summer comes around, homeowners have a lot to love. The sun is shining and the flowers are blooming, but is your home ready for the high temperatures that are ahead? If you’re asking yourself this question, it’s time to assess how efficient and comfortable your home is. It’s time to address a too-often overlooked piece of home ownership: home performance.
You don’t have to be a home performance professional to know that insulation can make all the difference in the world during the colder months of the year, especially in the Pioneer Valley area. A well-insulated home will keep the winds at bay, ensuring you and your family are warm when the snow starts falling.
There’s been a lot of buzz over solar energy lately among Western Massachusetts homeowners. It’s true that solar can be one of the most efficient ways to bring energy into your home. As with anything else, however, you’ve got to ensure that you’re prepared for a solar installation in order to get the most out of it.
Anyone who lives in or around the Northampton area knows that this was one of the worst winters we’ve had in years. While the winter had plenty of ill effects, one of the most prominent repercussions for homeowners was a huge uptick in ice dams. Spring may finally be here, but that doesn’t mean you’re completely in the clear. Your home may have been damaged by ice dams this winter without you even realizing there was an issue.