What does your roof look like? Recent snowstorms and the state of your roof can tell you a lot about your home's insulation! An improperly insulated home will have patchy snow, icicles, and ice dams on the roof like the picture on the left. This indicates ...
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What is the actual value of energy efficient light bulbs? Did you know that, according to the Department of Energy, about 10 percent of the average household's energy use goes to lighting costs alone? Though 10 percent may not seem like much, it does add u...
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As houses age and settle, or constructions projects change the envelope of the home, drafts and leaks can build up and cost you money! A blower door test can find those leaks for you and help you seal them up and get your home back in shape. What happens...
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Drafty windows are not only a huge contributing factor in home discomfort, but the DOE reports that going without the most efficient window options could be costing you up to $330 in heating/cooling loss every year! Here's why windows are important to a ...
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We all know carbon monoxide is dangerous, but do you know the warning signs? If you heat with a combustion system -- oil, gas, propane, or even wood and charcoal -- you run the risk of having a carbon monoxide buildup in your home that can be uncomfortable,...
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Clothes dryers are one of the most common appliances in a household, and with most families using it multiple times a week, it can be a real drain on your electricity usage. According to ENERGY STAR (the leader in energy efficient certification for applian...
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Every homeowner should be familiar with their home's heating and cooling systems -- seems pretty obvious, right? What a lot of folks might not know is that their thermostat alone might make a huge difference in their home's energy efficiency, and, therefore...
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In this installment of Green Building Advisor's "Job Site Visits" series, building science guru Joe Lstiburek explains why insulating a house to the highest standards won't do much good if the home still has significant air leakage.
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