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Knowing as few as 6 neighbors reduces loneliness. Nextdoor released results of a global scientific study on acts of kindness ( https://click.convertkit-mail2.com/38u3nl3pg6bkhonzvz8tr/n2hohvhnl4z3zrt6/aHR0cHM6Ly9hYm91dC5uZXh0ZG9vci5jb20vcHJlc3MtcmVsZWFzZXMvZ2xvYmFsLXN0dWR5LWZpbmRzLWtub3dpbmctYXMtZmV3LWFzLTYtbmVpZ2hib3JzLXJlZHVjZXMtdGhlLWxpa2VsaWhvb2Qtb2YtbG9uZWxpbmVzcy8= ). And the results were clear. Performing small acts of kindness for neighbors reduces loneliness and increases neighborhood unity. That’s not only good for our mental health. It’s also good for our safety […]

Are you getting the most out of your lighting? We know that pain is a key driver for change. My pain (irritation) started this year when I was setting up my Christmas lights. The 3 channel, remote controlled outdoor plugs — that I bought 2 years ago — wouldn’t work. Instead of buying another remote

Your attic spaces need to breathe to get rid of excess heat and moisture. I introduced this idea in Part 1 – Can your attic breathe? For air to flow through your attic, you need balanced Intake and Exhaust Two biggest mistakes I see: Poor intake Not enough soffit vents — Re-roofed a house recently

Did you know most attic spaces are not vented correctly? Why you should care? Attic spaces trap both heat and moisture. Excess heat = higher summer electric bills Excess moisture = RISK Moisture can damage and degrade everything in our attics, from your holiday storage to your furnace/blower. High moisture environments are breeding grounds for

Is your main electrical panel labeled well? I’ve looked at my main panel more than usual over the past month. Had a bad outdoor outlet where I was plugging in Christmas lights. Installed an outdoor outlet in place of a motion light to power a camera. Had to decide which circuits would move from my

Happy New Year friends! A good way to start the year is with a review of your subscription services. Look closely at bundles and new options! A couple of personal examples: Alarms & Cameras I have a Frontpoint alarm system and Arlo cameras. $35/mo for Frontpoint monitoring $10/mo for 30 day cloud storage for Arlo

Our trees dropped leaves well into December, and now it’s time for a good gutter clean out to start the year right. Some advice from gutter expert, Drew: The purpose of gutters is to guide water from your roof to the ground while keeping it away from your house. But water is never the only

Did you know an old pool pump can be the number 1 energy waster at your home? Don’t have a pool? Don’t worry. Stay tuned for other energy saving tips in future emails. Ready for some crazy math? IF you run your pool pump at half the speed even for twice the time you use

My solar and ba – a – tte – ry! (Sing it with gusto!) I’ve been helping people go solar for almost 2 years. Why did I wait so long for my own house? Before going solar, a smart homeowner needs to know … Is solar a smart investment for my house? 3 critical questions:

With some nicer days in the forecast, take a good look at your fence, deck or other wooden structures. Time for care and maintenance? Let’s hear from Andrey for some pro tips: Staining exterior wood is one of the best practices to preserve its look and extend its service life. Left unprotected from the weather,