tried to winterize sprinkler system yesterday and made it slightly worse. i'd rather not call someone out if it's a ten minute job. how do you do it? happy to add photos if it helps.
Just two of us in a small house. Going tankless electric would mean a big breaker upgrade. Does it actually save on the bill compared to a regular tank once you count everything?
Attic has about 4 inches of old batts. Budget is tight. Is blown-in cellulose with a rented machine the best bang for the buck, or rolling more batts on top?
Basement ceiling is open and all the hot lines are PEX. Takes ages for hot water to reach the upstairs bathroom. Would foam pipe insulation make a noticeable difference?
Put shrink film on our drafty windows last winter and the difference was obvious. Is there any benefit to leaving it on through summer with the AC running, or does it just trap heat?
Corrugated metal roof on our shed and it drips condensation on cold mornings. I'd like to insulate it but there's no ceiling, just purlins. What do people put under these?
Getting quotes for closed cell foam in 2x6 exterior walls. One installer says 2 inches, another wants to fill 4. I get that R-value goes up per inch, but at what point does adding more stop making a real difference on the bill?
Muggy summers here. If I run a portable dehumidifier, could I set the AC a couple of degrees higher and still feel comfortable? Or does the dehumidifier eat up whatever I'd save on cooling?
Basement rim joists are drafty and freezing in winter. A two part spray foam kit costs a lot less than the pro quote. Has anyone done it themselves? How messy is it, and did you manage an even coat?