What to Expect in an Energy Audit
An energy audit is the first step to having a more energy efficient home, but if it’s your first one as a homeowner, it can feel like a big step. Learn what to expect in an energy audit and—just as important—what to expect after. We’ll cover all the steps, including how audits work, the equipment […]
Your Home’s Building Envelope and Why It’s Important
Unless you open a window or a door, most of us like our homes to be a barrier between the inside and the outside. That’s what a home’s building envelope is: the physical separator between what we consider “inside” and what we consider “outside.” Today we’ll cover what your building envelope includes, why maintaining it […]
What is Home Performance and When Do You Need It?
There are many ways to improve the home you live in. As homeowners, we’re constantly thinking about the small and large changes we can make to our houses that will improve our lives. Many forms of home improvement are based around adding things to your home, from a coat of paint to a remodeled bathroom. […]
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 […]