New Homes Have Better Home Performance at a Cost
Whether you’re a hopeful new homebuyer, a recent homeowner, or someone who has been in the same house for over 20 years, we’ve all seen some trend in home prices. They are going up. And while there are far too many factors to cover, one is higher construction costs due to updated standards—such as home […]
How Home Performance Deals with House Hot and Cold Spots
From rooms that get uncomfortable at certain times of the day or season to sweltering attics and freezing basements, no one likes hot and cold spots in their home. What if we told you there’s a way to get rid of house hot and cold spots while improving your home’s efficiency and potentially even your […]
How Healthy is My Home? Get a Home Evaluation
No one wants a home that is unhealthy to live in. If you find yourself asking “how healthy is my home?”, chances are you’ve already got a problem. From poor ventilation to mold growth, you need to get answers—fast. That’s why a home evaluation, followed by remediation and home performance solutions, is critical. Today we’ll […]
Is It More Energy Efficient to Upgrade Your AC or Add Insulation?
If you’ve seen your electric bills increase over the summer and your home takes longer to cool, you’re probably eyeing both your current AC system and home performance upgrades that improve energy efficiency, such as home insulation. But which is the better option: upgrade your AC or add insulation? In this blog, we look over […]
Improving Home Performance During a Bathroom Remodel
Renovations should always be as much about function as form, and improving home performance during a bathroom remodel is a perfect example. In addition to having a beautiful new bathroom, you can also make it function better as part of your whole home to improve your comfort, health, and energy efficiency with improvements to bathroom […]
How Often Should I Get My Home Air Ducts Cleaned?
As a homeowner, you’ve got a big checklist to keep your home in tip-top shape. Where does your ventilation system factor in? If you’re not sure how often to get your home air ducts cleaned, don’t know how long it’s been since the last cleaning, or are seeing signs that your ventilation system is in […]
Dealing with a Stinky House: Odor and Air Quality Issues
Sometimes, persistent home odors sneak up on us: one day, you (or a guest) suddenly realize your home smells bad. Stinky house syndrome isn’t just a nuisance; it’s an indication that something may be significantly wrong with your home. It’s important to diagnose the issue and find the source, as ventilation and air quality problems […]
Why You Should Invest in a Paid Energy Audit
If you’re looking to improve home performance and energy efficiency, a quick search for “energy audit” will bring up businesses that offer free energy audits in your area. Others will offer paid energy audits, so why not go with the free option? Like many free services provided by businesses, it’s a sales tactic to get […]
What is the Whole Home Approach to House Health & Comfort?
As houses age, utility bills rise, and homeowners spend more time indoors, home performance experts, energy auditors, and home renovation contractors are moving toward a whole home approach to addressing the issues of home health, quality, and efficiency. What this means is that when you work with experts in the home performance field, they’ll provide […]
The Difference Between an Energy Audit and a Home Evaluation
When you’re looking to solve issues with your home, especially around higher energy costs or heating and cooling, your first stop might be an energy audit. But if you want the full story of what might be wrong with your home, as well as addressing home comfort and air quality health issues, you should get […]