How To Seal Air Vents Correctly: 2 Steps To Energy Savings
Improving the energy efficiency of your home is not about any single magic bullet solution. It requires taking a comprehensive look at the energy losses …
Thermal Sealing
How To Insulate A Bonus Room: Three Options Compared
When we built our new home my wife designed the blueprints to allow for a bonus room upstairs. The extra space would be nice but …
Make A Garage Energy Efficient: Improve Comfort, Pest Control
I am in the process of finishing the interior of my garage and have been researching how to make it more energy efficient. If you …
Common Questions On Air-Sealing A Home
I receive a lot of questions on air-sealing a home. I’m no expert but I have certainly done my research and invested a lot of …
Is Radiant Barrier Effective? The Research-Based Facts
When building my new home I researched options for making the structure as energy efficient as possible. At the same time, I needed to work …
Drafty Windows In Apartment? Do This And Save Money!
My daughter’s apartment windows were in bad shape due to age, deterioration, and misuse by previous tenants. I could literally sit next to the window …
Foam Insulation: Pros, Cons, And Is It Worth It For You
Insulation is one of the primary barriers in the thermal envelope and foam insulation has recently seen a surge in homeowner interest. It’s easy to …
DIY FREE Home Energy Audit With Worksheet Checklist!
The comprehensive DIY Home Efficiency Audit! If you are anything like me, you know that your home could be more energy efficient. Money spent needlessly …
Is My Home Energy Efficient? Here’s How To Know!
Understanding the effectiveness of your home’s energy efficiency can make the difference between an electric bill that makes you smile and one that makes you …