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Home Improvement Projects to Keep You Sane This Winter
Winter can be a tedious time of year. Cold temperatures, shorter days, and frequent rain prompt more people to spend additional time at home. Fortunately, this is the perfect season for indoor projects. Home improvement tasks will not just keep you from going stir crazy; your house will become more attractive, comfortable, and energy efficient. […]
The Benefits of Spray Foam Insulation for Architects
With construction and energy costs consistently rising, and the domestic housing market near its saturation point, architects and engineers need all the help they can get to make their designs desirable to contractors and builders. Incorporating spray foam insulation into building plans offers tax benefits, green housing credits and other incentives for LEED-certified construction. Learning […]
Energy Efficiency Tips for Commercial Properties
Studies done by ENERGY STAR have found that commercial buildings waste up to one-third of the energy they use. Most of this waste is in the form of inefficient heating, cooling, and lighting. Poor control over power distribution contributes to the problem, as do old or dirty condenser coils and air ducts. Given that commercial […]
How to Make Your House a Home with Simple Remodeling Projects
There are many parts of your home that can be transformed and enhanced with a makeover or slight remodeling. This guide takes a look at the various projects and provides resources and suggestions that you can use to give yourself an idea of how to tackle the job and who to contact. There are tips […]
USI Lends a Hand in a Time of Need
Update: We have published a free Home Restoration Resources guide: https://allpurwinprod.wpengine.com/blog/insulation/home-restoration-resources-guide-insulation/ Over the past six weeks, USI has been reminded of the unwavering objectivity of Mother Nature. Two catastrophic storms decimated vast swaths of communities across two of the largest states in the country. While the skies have cleared, and the waters have begun to recede, […]
Home Restoration Resources Guide – Insulation
Introduction The purpose of this guide is to help you understand the different types of insulation (fiberglass, cellulose, spray foam, etc.) and what your options are to install it as part of a home restoration project or rebuilding effort. This is specifically written for anyone who may have had flooding or home damage due to […]
How to create more Storage Space
If lack of storage space is making your home feel cluttered and claustrophobic, try going vertical with creative shelving solutions. There’s a good reason why plentiful storage space happens to be one of the biggest selling points in real estate. Over time, even the most spacious homes can become overwhelmed by a growing collection of […]
Sprucing up your Home with new Garage Doors
When people think of spring cleaning and home rejuvenation, often the garage and garage doors are overlooked. Most homeowners today have a garage door that they use to come and go more often than the traditional entry door, just because of the convenience. However, it is possible to have both an aesthetically pleasing and functional […]
What Every Builder Should Know About Indoor Air Quality
Poor air quality can bring about anything from uneasiness to severe or unending diseases. These variables make the building less desirable to be in and can take a financial toll. Stale, indoor air can also cause a steady decrease in worker productivity and additional problems. As we learn more about the impacts of air quality […]