When you take off the air vent covers, have you ever noticed how much of a gap there sometimes is between the duct boot at the drywall or flooring? In this article, we tackle how to save energy by sealing this up.
If you’re thinking about making home improvements that could increase your property’s value, you may wonder if encapsulating your crawl space is a good idea. After all, it’s a significant investment, and you want to be sure that it will pay off in the long run.
There’s a lot of confusion about vapor barriers. How do they work? Do you need one in your basement? How do you install them? And so on.
Today, we’re going to clear the air (pun intended) and talk about vapor barriers once and for all.
Every decision we make has pros and cons, and encapsulating your crawl space is no different.
Encapsulating your crawl space can be a big undertaking, so you should carefully consider its benefits and downsides before deciding to proceed.
Climate change and other impacts that humans have on the environment can be mitigated by making our homes more environmentally friendly. A properly insulated door can reduce energy bills and minimize your carbon footprint.
Home ventilation is essential to avoid the build-up of moisture and unwanted smells in the home. Opening a window is sometimes enough, but various mechanical options exist that can improve the efficiency of your home.
Rim joist insulation is sometimes overlooked in construction projects, but it is critical for keeping your home warm and cozy. In this article, we look at the different options for installing rim joist insulation and the pros and cons of each type.
Chimneys and fireplaces can either be open to the room (B-vent), or sealed units that allow no air exchange between the fireplace and the room (direct vent). Direct vent fireplaces are more efficient, but there are still ways to improve the efficiency of B-vent designs.
You’re big into saving energy. But, of course, you prefer to do what you can to preserve our planet, and that you can usually save on your energy bills is just the icing on the cake.
Lately, you’ve heard a lot about outlet insulator gaskets and how they can save energy.
Indoor air quality is a primary concern for building owners, occupants, and managers alike. The Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) estimates poor indoor air quality causes billions of dollars in lost productivity and contributes to health problems such as asthma and sick-building syndrome.
Fortunately, there are various green building techniques to increase indoor airflow.
Duct sealing is usually an afterthought in many home improvement projects, but it can make or break the efficiency of your HVAC systems. Generally, air duct pathways are imperfect and have tiny gaps that can leak large amounts of air.
Air ducts are tubes attached to the furnace or AC in your central heating, that distribute the conditioned air around the house. But sometimes, a problem arises and you don’t get that result—the air ducts leak.
