This 1960s ranch in Syracuse had already been through one round of window replacements back in the 1980s, which is a pretty common story for CNY homes of this age. Upgrades of that era were usually wood-tone frames, and by now those originals had reached the end of...
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Andy Fiorini | Owner
Andy went to school for Construction Management but ended up graduating with a degree in Business Administration. He worked 15 years in the business world (Corporate America) before leaving to start his own business, which he has owned since 2019. Andy holds several BPI (Building Performance Institute) certifications and Patriot Home Solutions is a Gold Star BPI contractor.
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Aug 23, 2026
This Rome, New York home was built in 1987, right around the time double-pane glass was becoming standard, but seal technology hadn't caught up yet. By the time our crew got involved, the seals had failed, the glass had started to fog, and the original frames had...
Aug 20, 2026
Summary NYSERDA's Comfort Home Program covers insulation and air sealing for New York homeowners, with no income requirement. The Good package covers attic and rim joist sealing (up to $2,500), the Better package adds wall and floor insulation (up to $3,000), and a...



