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 […]
Staying Cool in the St. Louis Heat Besides Replacing Your AC
If your AC isn’t up to the task of keeping your home cool this St. Louis summer, or your HVAC system is underperforming, and you don’t want to replace it, you’ve got other options to stay cool besides replacing your AC. Below are five home performance options to look at before you start shopping around […]
Improving Home Performance During Renovations
If you’re looking at renovating a room, your exterior, or a major construction project involving multiple parts of your home, you’re probably focusing on the form and function of your home. But beyond the use and joy a remodel might bring, it’s also worth considering improving home performance during renovations. Learn how you can improve […]
House Burping: What is It and Should You Do It at Home?
If you follow social media accounts focused on tips to improve your indoor life, you may have heard of house burping. While you would be right to be skeptical of trends on Instagram and TikTok, the practice of house burping has deep roots overseas and is backed by real home performance science. Today, we’ll look […]
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 […]
The Importance of Indoor Air Quality for Children’s Health
We all want our children to be healthy, and that should start at home. Your children will spend a lot of time at home, from pregnancy through college, and it’s important that the environment is safe and nurturing. Sick homes can create sick kids, and indoor air pollution is a major source of health issues. […]
When to Clean and When to Replace a Bathroom Exhaust Fan
Wet walls, fogging windows, damp surfaces: if you’ve got these in your bathroom, chances are you’ve got a ventilation issue. Your bathroom fan is likely your first culprit, but there’s also a chance you’ve got deeper underlying ventilation problems you need to address. Today, we’re going to look at when your fan needs cleaning or […]
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 […]
The Hidden Health Benefits of Home Comfort Renovations
Most clients come to home performance renovation experts because they have a problem. Skyrocketing electric bills, drafts, condensation issues, and more—things that impact the cost and comfort of living in their home. However, when you approach home comfort renovations holistically, you can also reap health benefits in your home, including improved air quality, reduced allergens, […]
What are the 3 Most Cost-Effective Energy Efficiency Renovations?
Every time you feel the heating or cooling turn on, or a drafty or hot room, do you think about the higher utility bills you’re going to have this month? You’re not alone. More and more US households are looking to protect their long-term investments by improving their homes through energy efficiency renovations. Learn how […]