We increased the R-value* of our walls by blowing dense-packed cellulose into the wall cavities, again using Performance Foam Insulation www.performancefoam.net. Dense-packed cellulose is blown in with greater pressure than old-fashioned loose-fill cellulose.  Dense-packed cellulose more completely fills the stud cavities and doesn’t settle over

Over the years, Tim of Tim Abrahamson Construction, has studied the best practices in insulating, air sealing, and ventilating houses and has worked with architects, HVAC contractors and insulators who specialize in building super energy efficient houses. One such person that Tim spoke especially highly

Normally, I’d be landscaping this time of year, but this summer I got a house. Flash back to a year ago, when I was talking with a contractor friend, Tim Abrahamson, about my search for a house and about the tremendous amounts of energy they

Spinach was ready in our garden April 22 this year. A 4’X6’ patch provides more than we can possibly eat. The trick with spinach is to plant it as early as possible, it doesn’t matter that more frosts and freezes will come. In 17 years