Women are caretakers and often, we don’t even realize what’s happening to us. I’m not talking about what we’re doing or what is happening around us. Sitting at my laptop this morning I realized, yikes I’ve joined the sandwich generation. Just a few weeks ago I was writing up the “empty nesters” page for this website and I never recognized myself in the story. You might say I’m a triple-decker as I’m juggling roles across 3 generations.

Knowing that open communications is best, when my son announced he and his wife wanted to move home, I was honest and shared my excitement and fears as everyone will have to make adjustments to our new, extended family living arrangements. READ MORE

Building technologies improve every year. Today’s home heating products are more efficient than 10 years ago. Building codes for new construction require these the use of newer, energy efficient products by setting standards for energy efficiency from your windows, to your heating system and more. Very few of your home’s systems last forever so when you need to replace a roof, a furnace or hot water heater, it makes sense to find one that is more energy efficient. Government incentives, i.e. tax credits, are often often available for home improvements that make homes safer or more energy efficient. It pays to do your homework! READ MORE

Your home’s indoor temperature is affected by many things. First there’s the weather outside. How often are you surprised when your home is nice and cool indoors while the outdoor temperature is heating up? Your home stays cool (or warm) because of the multiple layers that make up your home’s skin. Similar to how your body’s skin protects you from the elements, the skin of your house protects it from rain, wind and the flow of air between indoor and outdoor spaces, to maintain your desired temperature. READ MORE

Americans are spoiled by today’s ridiculously low energy costs. When gas prices rose above $4.00/gal we noticed but do you realize that $4/gal is cheap compared to gas prices around the world?

Energy prices will soar again. The US government is continually raising the bar for energy efficient products. The 2009 Federal Tax Credits for Consumer Energy Efficiency forced window and door manufacturers to scramble to improve their products to meet higher standards. At My Handyman we worked with our supplier to replace new basement windows installed in April, to insure our customer received the promised tax credit. READ MORE