Category Archive for ‘DIY’

DIY Projects For Your Home

During COVID-19, many of us are finding ourselves with some extra free time. While inviting contractors into our home right now isn’t possible, there are some easy DIY projects that… read more →

April 27, 2020Svea HowardNo CommentsBlog, DIY, Home Improvement

Renovations That Transform Your Home

Did you know that our NeighborWorks team has the ability to not only do HEAT Squad energy audits but our Home Repair Coordinators can assist in planning and following through… read more →

October 16, 2019Svea HowardNo CommentsBlog, cozy and snug, DIY, Energy Audit, energy efficiency, Energy Upgrades, Health and Safety

Healthy Indoor Paints For Your Home

According to the Environmental Protection Agency (EPA), indoor air is around three times more polluted than outdoor air. Fresh, clean indoor air is a top priority for healthy homes, especially… read more →

April 22, 2019Svea Howard1 CommentBlog, DIY, Health and Safety, Home Improvement

11 Tips for Keeping your Home Cool without Air Conditioning

Keeping your Home Cool in the Hot Heat The other day the thermostat in our office hit 80 degrees. After the snowstorm in early April, this was a complete shock… read more →

April 21, 2017shannonNo CommentsDIY, Energy Audit, energy efficiency, Energy Upgrades, heating and cooling, Home Improvement, Money Saving

8 Easy Steps to Get Your Home Ready for Winter

Bundle up- we’re in for a cold one! Have you heard the news from the 2017 Farmers’ Almanac? “While last winter was a reprieve from shoveling and high fuel bills,”… read more →

October 28, 2016shannon1 CommentDIY, Energy Audit, energy efficiency, Energy Upgrades, Health and Safety, heating and cooling, Home Improvement

Weekend Energy Efficiency Projects – Low Cost and Totally DIY

The arrival of a Vermont winter means working hard to keep out the cold. As a longtime resident of Vermont, I have heard numerous stories from friends and co-workers about… read more →

December 15, 2015Melanie PaskevichNo CommentsDIY, energy efficiency, Home Improvement, Money Saving, Uncategorized

Testimonials

“We went from filling our oil tank three or four times a year to one or two times a year, and reduced pellets by a ton. It’s a long-term investment that’s returning in the short term.”
Adam Sancic Proctor

“If you’ve never seen your heat loss, you don’t know how much you’re losing!”
Steve Finer Killington

“The boiler would just be running constantly” - “It just makes sense, the economics of it.”
Jesse & Megan Larson Pawlet

“I’ve lived so much longer than I thought I was going to, I realized I have to watch my pennies. The improvements are a valuable way to not freeze anymore. It’s wonderful!”
Angela Coombs Rutland Town

“I was impressed by the professionalism and suggestions. They went through every nook and cranny in the house. You could feel the difference— didn’t feel as drafty.”
John O’Day Hydeville

“We have a relatively new house built in 1997 so we didn’t think it applied. Then I heard about how much the technology has improved.”
Rheba Haley Mendon

"Vermont Foam Insulation has completed all the work outlined in the proposal. They were terrific and the house, built in 1790, feels so much tighter, and the heat is more even than we ever experienced before."
Gordon & Mary Hayward, Westminster

"Heat Squad was instrumental for us getting our home weatherized. They have great process to insure the work is performed properly, and to make funding doable. We highly recommend Heat Squad to any homeowner thinking about weatherization."
Eric & Dia Ballou

I so appreciate your help and the opportunity to make my home as energy efficient as possible. This would not be possible without financial help and direction from NeighborWorks of Western VT and HEAT Squad.
Thank you!
Homeowner in Middlebury

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