Energy Savings
This section contains an array of columns from basic suggestions on how to reduce your home operating costs to suggestions for materials and methods to improve your home’s sustainability.
Window Shades That Help Buildings Stay Cool Naturally
It is no secret that we are going to see another El Nino this year with temperatures projected to reach previously unheard of record highs. Most predictions say
Energy Myths Debunked
Energy Myths Debunked: Do you know what will really give you the most bang for your energy buck? The renovation world is packed with greenwashed products
Sustainable Small Steps…
This week is a bit off-the-beaten path as far as renovation advice goes. If you have followed this column at any time during the six months I have
Building Energy Savings 101:
Operational savings are but one part of understanding the dynamics of looking at your home as a “whole house” system, as opposed to individual aspects that, without considering
Energy Saving Myths & Realities
Making your home sustainable or green as it’s often called is a commitment and a homeowner usually does it for one reason, the long-term benefit of their family
What is a Sustainable Home?
Making your home sustainable or green as it’s often called is a commitment and a homeowner usually does it for one reason, the long-term benefit of their family
Solar Shades
Plumbing seems to be the most misunderstood of all operational installations in a home judging by the number of questions we get at inspections.