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From Drafty to Tight: Why and How We Air Seal Homes

February 2026

By Brendan Kavanagh

Many homeowners come to us because they feel their homes have too many leaks, allowing their conditioned indoor air to escape and uncom...Read More

How We Update Older Homes for Modern Living

December 2025

by Rachel White

At Byggmeister, we have a deep respect for the character and craftsmanship of older homes, as well as their historical and cultural signifi...Read More

7 Sustainable Remodeling Tips for Your Next Home Project

September 2025

by Rachel White

At Byggmeister, sustainability isn’t an add-on, it’s the foundation of how we approach every project. Whether you're updating a single room...Read More

Revisiting Radon

November 2024

by Brendan Kavanagh

Radon is often misunderstood, and understandably so as most people only think about it once when they are buying a house. When I ask homeowners what they know about th...Read More

Aging in Place with Byggmeister

September 2024

by Rachel White

According to a 2022 Read More

A Socioeconomic Context For Ice Dams

September 2015

by Paul Eldrenkamp

This past winter, national insurance companies were sending their “catastrophe response teams” to the Boston area. I personally met with adjusters and ...Read More