Vermont Natural Coating’s Penetrating Water Proofer Infused With Juniper is a healthy and planet-friendly product that protects wooden decks, fences, siding, or exterior surfaces while preserving their natural appearance. As with many products that boast “no-VOCs,” many consumers wonder if it does the job. …

Many homeowners assume that retrofitting a ventilation system in their older home means installing ductwork and hiding large appliances in their attic, basement, or utility room. Home ventilation isn’t what it used to be. …

Vermont Natural Coatings’ PolyWhey Exterior Wood Stain is marketed as a family-friendly and planet-friendly alternative to mainstream stains. As one of the most popular products on the Rise store, we get many questions about this product from homeowners who call into the customer line. …

Electrification is the process of converting all of a home’s heating, cooling, and appliances to electricity. Often this means removing natural gas from the house. Using natural gas in our homes harms our family’s health and generates harmful greenhouse gas emissions. …

Home demolition doesn’t have to be a smash happy free-for-all (although… that’s a lot of fun). A home demolition done right can actually make you money, and dramatically reduce waste in the process. Matt Daigle, CEO of Rise, recently started renovating an 1850s Victorian home. He has a list…

Homeowners want a home that reflects their values and positively impacts their health, wealth, and the planet. Rise founder and CEO, Matt Daigle, takes on an 1850s Victorian home renovation for his family and brings the house into the next century. We welcome you to follow along in our…

Have you looked at your electricity bill to pinpoint where you can reduce your energy consumption? You probably noticed your energy company doesn’t provide you with much more than the amount of electricity used and what it will cost you. Buying energy-efficient appliances, turning off lights, and unplugging devices is…

In late June and early July, an unprecedented heatwave — also referred to as a heat dome — settled over the Pacific Northwest, bringing triple-digit temperatures that caused hundreds of deaths and ignited wildfires. In British Columbia, temperatures reached 121 degrees Fahrenheit.

Your neighbor just installed a row of gleaming solar panels. You hear radio ads for solar energy. Your favorite politicians speak of the promise of renewables. All indications are that solar energy is now affordable for most residential installations. Are you next? …