When the colder months come around, heating your home is essential. There are a few choices to consider, with radiant heating and a traditional HVAC system being the two most popular options.
However, many homeowners wonder if hydronic radiant heating is cheaper to run than regular HVAC.
Very often, deciding which type of insulation to install comes down to budget and the level of disruption you are prepared to put up with. Two common types are RetroFoam insulation and spray foam insulation. But what are they, and how do they compare?
The choice of available insulation types is enormous these days, and each one seems to have its unique benefits and disadvantages.
One of the least-known types of insulation is foam insulation. Unfortunately, when it comes to foam, it seems that most people haven’t even heard of it, never mind knowing what it is and its benefits.
As a property owner in the US, you’re likely aware of the many tax deductions and rebates available to you. However, when it comes to hurricanes, there are a few specific ones you may be able to take advantage of.
But can you get a tax deduction for hurricane windows?
We did it again. Here’s the case study for our second fully netzero solar home renovation in Saint Petersburg, FL. Read more to see the before and after pictures, all the numbers, and many of the lessons learned. Did it all go as planned?
Floor heating, also referred to as radiant floor heating, is a fantastic home trend in new homes and renovations focusing on comfortable, clean, design-led living.
But, although there’s no denying underfloor heating is an excellent way to keep your home warm, is it worth the additional hassle and cost?
A radiant heating system provides heat directly to the floor or the panels on the ceiling or walls of a home. They consume little electricity, which is a considerable advantage for off-grid homes or homes located in areas where electricity prices are high.
But, you may be curious to know precisely how much electricity these heating systems consume.
Ductless mini-split heat pumps aren’t as common as central HVAC using ducts. However, many homeowners are now choosing ductless heating and cooling systems for different reasons.
So, you may wonder if using a ductless mini-split is worth it.
Have you ever walked into a highly cozy room, although it’s a blisteringly cold morning? There is no radiator in sight—common sense suggests it should be just as cold inside.
It might seem too good to be true, but it’s not! These conditions are the result of radiant heating.
Americans taking advantage of more efficient HVAC systems, and mini-splits are increasing their market share in the states. Mini-splits are very reliable, but now and again, they can have issues like any mechanical device.
As wind energy becomes a more popular source of electricity, choosing a suitable small home wind turbine is more crucial than ever.
However, before deciding which power rating you want, you must know what you’ll use your small wind turbine for.
We’ve dedicated a lot of blog real estate to various types of hurricane and impact windows. Still, today we want to discuss whether it’s worth buying Energy Star-certified storm windows.
Is this a more energy-efficient decision than purchasing regular windows?
