Home Performance is Not Just About EnergyGreetings from Detroit, where my colleague Dain Nestel and I are attending the Affordable Comfort, Inc. (ACI) National Home Performance…Mar 25, 2022Mar 25, 2022
6 Ways I Made My Home More Energy EfficientA few of my favorite things that make my home more energy-efficient.Dec 10, 2021Dec 10, 2021
The Paradox of Energy EfficiencyHow more efficient cars and appliances often lead to more energy use.Dec 10, 2021Dec 10, 2021
Housing Bale-Out — Boulder Architect Streamlines Green BuildingStraw-bale houses have come a long way since Midwestern homesteaders used to stack sod on the Great Plains and call it home. More recently…Nov 27, 2021Nov 27, 2021
Top 7 Worst Crawl Space RepairsMany homeowners searching the internet for crawlspace repair information end up in home repair forums. While there is some good information…Nov 27, 2021Nov 27, 2021
What Is the Payback on an Energy Audit?Well, it depends. That’s no surprise, right? Calculating payback on an energy audit can be complicated, much like life. My favorite…Nov 27, 2021Nov 27, 2021
The Ductless Mini-Split Heat Pump’s Big BrotherIn my last four HVAC Design jobs, I’ve specified ductless mini-split heat pumps. I have four more such jobs underway now.Nov 24, 2021Nov 24, 2021
What If The Light Bulb Produced More Than Light?Talk about a light bulb moment. A professor of engineering at Edinburgh University recently demonstrated for the first time to a wide…Nov 24, 2021Nov 24, 2021
Attic Fans Can Cause Headaches for TechniciansAttic fans can suck air down flues causing spillage. Spillage can cause CO poisoning. Attic fans can’t always be easily accessed or…Nov 24, 2021Nov 24, 2021
DIY Repairs and Maintenance of Central Air ConditionerAre you having problems with your central air conditioner? Qualified HVAC technicians usually handle repairs of heating and cooling systems…Aug 15, 20211Aug 15, 20211
