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January 16, 2017
Matt Anderson
“R-value” is one of the building science terms you spot in everyday life. What is it and why does it matter?
January 5, 2017
Guest Blogger
Icicles hanging along the eaves of your house may look beautiful, but they spell trouble.
December 14, 2016
Quinn Korzeniecki
The holidays should be a time of celebration, not worrying about how your wallet will fare with higher utility bills in the new year.
November 28, 2016
Guest Blogger
Homeowners can do many different things to improve your home’s footprint that don't take much energy, time, or money.
November 17, 2016
Quinn Korzeniecki
Gas cooking appliances can emit dangerous levels of nitrogen dioxide (NO2), carbon monoxide (CO) and formaldehyde (HCHO) if not properly vented.
November 3, 2016
Guest Blogger
Tight houses and superior Indoor Air Quality (IAQ) can go hand in hand when the two are considered together.
October 27, 2016
Matt Anderson
A relatively easy solution to fixing draft and temperature issues in your home is by air sealing. Air sealing sounds pretty straightforward and, for the most part, it is.
October 20, 2016
Guest Blogger
When making the choice between building, buying, or upgrading an existing home, you should know everything that the process entails.
October 5, 2016
Quinn Korzeniecki
As part of National Energy Awareness Month, Energy Efficiency Day is meant to promote an open dialogue around home performance upgrades and other energy efficiency measures.
September 19, 2016
Quinn Korzeniecki
October is National Energy Awareness Month – an entire month devoted to spreading the word about the benefits of energy efficiency and promoting smart energy choices.
September 14, 2016
Quinn Korzeniecki
With the accelerated growth of the aging population comes the opportunity to age in place in energy efficient homes.
August 30, 2016
Guest Blogger
To most of us,water is an essential commodity that seems plentiful, even unlimited. But it's not as unlimited as many people think.
August 15, 2016
Matt Anderson
Stack effect is a scientific principle that, when coupled with inferior air sealing, is one of the greatest causes of increased heating and cooling costs and subsequent health and comfort issues.
August 3, 2016
Guest Blogger

What many of us don’t realize is that we probably face pollution every single day, and you don’t notice it because it's invisible and inside your home.

July 26, 2016
Quinn Korzeniecki
When seeking out a contractor, you should focus on comparing home performance contractors based on credentials, references, and experience.
July 14, 2016
Guest Blogger
Multifamily building upgrades can cost as little as $5 upfront, take less than an hour to install, and start saving you money and energy right away.
July 6, 2016
Quinn Korzeniecki
We all know that mold in our homes is a bad thing – but exactly how bad is it for your health and your home itself?
June 22, 2016
Guest Blogger
Despite everything that’s been written about air sealing, insulation and drainage planes, a lot of myths persist.
June 16, 2016
Matt Anderson
In an effort to return to the more technical side of our discussion let’s tackle the most obvious of features with a less obvious definition: the building envelope.
June 9, 2016
Guest Blogger
Watch this technical short video covering the basics of heating systems: appliances, sources and distribution methods.

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