Author Archives: Thomas Sansone
Rochester NY Home Inspector Says Extension Cords Can Be A Fire Hazard
https://www.npiweb.com/sansone Extension cords are used and abused, and can be great annoyances, especially during the holiday season. The tangles and knots caused by improper extension cord usage and storage can not only be a problem for you during holiday decorating, … Continue reading
Condensation
Be Advised When we turn on our home heating systems each fall, many of us experience condensation, or steam, on windows. Condensation requires a cool surface and moisture in the air. When the temperature of the glass drops below the … Continue reading
Micro-cogenerators
Simplifying home energy systems is now a reality. Micro-cogenerators, or combined heat and power systems (CHP) combine heat, air conditioning, electricity and hot water from a single source. Micro-cogenerators not only reduce energy costs, but also reduce dependence on foreign … Continue reading
The Drainage System
Gutters, downspouts and splash blocks collect rainwater from a roof and send it away from the structure. Gutters are the valleys located on the edge of the roof. The downspouts connect to the gutters to carry the water to the … Continue reading
LED LIGHTING
(ARA) – With more and more people concerned about the environment, building and decorating green has never been more popular. One of the easiest ways for homeowners to limit environmental impact is to consider replacing the lighting inside their home. … Continue reading
Heat Pumps
An electric heat pump is a unique device. It doesn’t burn fuel; it transfers heat from the outside to the inside for heating purposes then does just the reverse for cooling purposes (also known as the air-conditioning mode). There are … Continue reading
Thinking Green
Home owners are attracted to the idea that they can help the earth by making smarter purchases and lifestyle decisions. Here are a few products you may not be familiar with: Chemical-free lighting. LED (light emitting diodes) may just be … Continue reading
Low-e Windows
When you look outside on a sunny day, you’re seeing the visible part of the light spectrum. The rest of the light is invisible and it could be making your bill higher than it needs to be. Low-e coatings are … Continue reading
Plumbing
The plumbing in your home is an essential and often overlooked system that provides clean water and proper collection and transport of waste water. The plumbing systems we take for granted today have ties to systems dating back several thousand … Continue reading
Remodeling Returns IN A SLUGGISH MARKET
In a sluggish housing market, does it make sense to spend money on remodeling projects? Probably, according to the 19th annual Cost vs. Value Report as published in Remodeling Online (remodeling.hw.net). According to the report, just as home sales have … Continue reading