Blog

February 13, 2019
Phil McNamara, Guest Poster
Water pollution is a common, but avoidable, problem.
Frozen Plant
February 4, 2019
Holly Welles, Guest Poster
Landscaping is a part of a home’s value and beauty, but winter can wreak havoc on your home’s exterior.
January 22, 2019
Haley Kieser, Guest Poster
Simple steps to keep your aging loved ones safe from falls at home.
Ice Dam
January 14, 2019
Frank Lee, Guest Poster
Old man winter is here. Are you prepared?
January 2, 2019
Hannah C. Wood
It's important to have multiple working smoke alarms in your home. How does your house measure up?
Programmable Thermostat
December 19, 2018
Lauren Anderson, Guest Poster
Four (4) ways to avoid heating mistakes this winter.
December 17, 2018
Johanna Cider, Guest Poster
Make your kitchen energy efficient and welcoming!
December 4, 2018
Jeffrey C. May, Guest Poster
The key to controlling mold growth is reducing moisture.
November 26, 2018
Laurie Larson, Guest Poster
For the sake of your health, it's important to maintain proper hygiene in your own home.
November 15, 2018
Dave Miller, Guest Poster
Through more efficient heating, you help lower the amount of carbon dioxide emissions.
November 1, 2018
Quinn Korzeniecki
Homes are built from the ground up, starting with a foundation. How healthy is yours?
October 17, 2018
Hydra-Stop, Guest Poster
The quality of water that leaves your home also can impact resources in an environmentally unfriendly way.
October 10, 2018
Frank Lee, Guest Poster
A list of dry-basement strategies that will inform your efforts to control water on your property and help keep your basement waterproof.
October 2, 2018
Nancy Kaplan
I wish I had known of the Building Science Principles Reference Guide long before I made what will likely be the biggest investment of my life – my home!
September 19, 2018
Southface, Guest Poster
Georgia residents could benefit greatly from energy efficiency (EE) rebates and incentives that help keep buildings cool and comfortable when it’s needed most.
September 13, 2018
Hannah C. Wood
The numerous reasons to hire a BPI Certified Professional over another contractor.
September 6, 2018
Will Sandford, Guest
Indoor air quality (IAQ) is essential for a healthy office environment.
August 29, 2018
Quinn Korzeniecki
Humidity imbalances usually stem from home performance issues.
Man checking on energy efficiency of windows
August 23, 2018
Elaine Adams, Guest Poster
Elaine Adams' 100-year-old house consumes 1.5x the energy of an average house of similar size.
Looking at heat differences in recessed lights, insulated vs. uninsulated
August 16, 2018
Reuben Saltzman, Guest Poster
Even the best quality recessed lights create a ridiculous amount of heat in attics, which can lead to ice dams and other issues.

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