Quality or quantity?

Why this blog? I love to do my work the best I can. Whether someone has a large budget or not. My personal challenge: seeking the best possible solution in your situation. This could be: repairing instead of replacing. This can be: advise people first to save money,...

Single, double or triple glass?

Is it worth investing in other glass panes? I have now old double glass panes, and it’s not comfortable in the living room. This is what a few clients asked me last month. It took me some research to draw up a conclusion. History of glass Have you ever thought...

Heat pump in the Netherlands

High energy prices Our house is heated by district heating. This way of heating is getting more common in the Netherlands. There is no connection with gas in our house. Although wood is used to heat our house, the prices in 2022 went up. For me, the energy prices are...

11 easy ways to reduce energy use this winter

When I was a teenager, I studied behind my desk in my bedroom. Sometimes it was so cold, that I used a little electrical heater. Especially warm feet helped. Saving money on your energy bill is difficult? The prices for gas and electricity increased a lot last months....

Insulating your house in 6 steps

When I was a student, I lived in a house that was built in the 1920s. In the winter, the heating was full-on, and I always wore a thick jumper. But still, I didn’t feel comfortable. I studied in the living room in the summer, because it was too hot. For many of...