by Tim Snyder | Apr 22, 2014 | ABC Action Plan, Building Envelope, Conditioned Spaces, Home Systems
Making your home more energy efficient is a great way to help save the planet Thanks for visiting myHOMEscience to help celebrate Earth Day 2014! There are plenty of bigger, more-publicized places to go on this day devoted to saving our planet. But here at...
by Joseph R. Provey | Apr 8, 2014 | Attics, Basements, Building Envelope, Conditioned Spaces, Crawl Spaces, Featured Posts, Heating & Cooling
Controlling moisture has challenged builders for thousands of years. Too much of it inside a structure can lead to rot, mold, insect infestations. Consequently, roofs and siding, weather-tight windows and doors, and waterproofed basements were developed. It’s one...
by Joseph R. Provey | Mar 17, 2014 | Conditioned Spaces
You don’t have to wait out the payback period to reap dividends from green home investments Saving money on your household energy bill, year after year, as explained in the video Home Comfort Pays for Itself, is a compelling reason to invest in a home energy upgrade....
by Joseph R. Provey | Feb 17, 2014 | ABC Action Plan, Building Envelope, Conditioned Spaces, Home Systems
You can read a lot about air cleaners. They do remove some of the particulate air pollution in your home, but their value is limited. Think about it. The tiny particles of dust, soot, pollen, spores, dander, etc. in your home are not generally floating around in the...
by Tim Snyder | Feb 10, 2014 | Building Envelope, Conditioned Spaces, Electrical, Heating & Cooling, Home Systems, Plumbing
It doesn’t take a big budget to make a big difference in your home’s energy expenses and environmental impact. Full disclosure: The inspiration for this blog came from a well-written post by Derek Markham at Treehugger.com. As Markham points out, humans have an...
by Tim Snyder | Jan 27, 2014 | Building Envelope, Conditioned Spaces, Featured Posts, Home Systems
Getting a comprehensive, whole-house analysis will enable you to make the right improvements in the right order. A home energy audit is an important first step if you’re aiming to improve indoor comfort and air quality, while also reducing the amount of money spent on...
