
Read the latest from the Evergreen team.
September 26, 2018
Climate change is apparent not only here in Maine but across the globe. Here’s what you need to know about global climate change in 2018 — and how you can conserve more energy at home through upgrades like air sealing, insulation, and energy efficient windows and doors.
July 18, 2018
For greater home efficiency, increased comfort and lower energy bills, consider these simple upgrades which will work hand-in-hand with your heat pump. Evergreen Home Performance offers air sealing, insulation and more in the Portland and Rockland, ME areas to help you get more from your heat pump.
June 12, 2018
With home performance upgrades like an energy audit, air sealing, and insulation, your home can be comfortable and efficient in summer and all year long. Evergreen Home Performance offers a variety of home performance services to help homeowners from southern to Midcoast Maine improve their homes.
April 10, 2018
Is your basement an area of the home that you typically avoid, mainly because the air feels damp and musty? If your basement is damp and musty, it’s time to start thinking about your home’s indoor air quality.
March 14, 2018
Many homeowners in the region have to crank up their heating systems all winter long, only to keep the windows open all summer in order to stay cool. This makes insulation an especially valuable home investment here in Maine, as it can keep heat in during the winter and then block heat during the summer.
March 7, 2018
Wall and attic insulation aren’t exactly the first things homeowners think about when drafting a list of needed home improvements. Insulation, however, is one of the most important parts of your home’s structure, affecting not only home comfort but also how much you pay in heating and cooling costs.
February 20, 2018
Even if you plan on staying inside all winter, it’s important to think about what could happen to the outside of your home when a winter storm strikes. One of the most common pains that coastal Maine homeowners have to deal with during the winter is ice dams on the roof.
February 14, 2018
You know you have a problem on your hands when your floors become especially cold, or when cold-resistant flooring materials like wood begin to feel chilly.
January 23, 2018
Do you have areas in your home that just never seem to get warm in the winter, or astronomically high heating bills even though you keep your thermostat at a modest setting? If so, your home is probably not as energy efficient as it could be. Home efficiency issues are not always easy to find — especially when they are rooted somewhere inside your walls. Fortunately, thanks to infrared diagnostic technology, you can look at what’s going on inside your walls and pinpoint the source of home efficiency issues.
November 10, 2017
It’s been a warm autumn in New England but now that it’s November, there’s no denying that the cold is creeping in fast. The Maine coast is as rugged as it is beautiful, and homeowners from Camden to Kennebunkport know the only way to weather the winter is to keep the cold air out and the warm air in.
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