Why the Materials You Choose Matter: Reducing the Carbon Footprint of High-Performance Homes When most people think about a net-zero home, they picture solar panels, heat pumps, airtight construction,...
The house is oriented 5° east of duro south and we have more than adequate solar gain. But.. we are missing one crucial piece; and that is thermal mass. Having a material that can capture and hold that...
Mechanical Ventilation – When you think of ventilation you typically think of bathroom exhaust and kitchen hood exhaust. While these are required and their efficiency is important, fresh air is also important,...
In one year I drove about 16,000 miles and cost me a total of $370. Most of my charging was done at my house and I always try to charge at the off peak rates. Our fellow truck, let’s say it gets...
100 Level - Introductory
Energy Efficiency
HVAC (Heating, Ventilation and Air Conditioning)
Insulation
Ready to get a new water heater? Or have you been thinking about making your home less drafty and want to look at air sealing / adding insulation? There is money for you at the federal, state and local...
When your range hood is exhausting, if it doesn’t have adequate makeup air to replace the air that’s getting exhausted, it won’t work as it should. Think of drinking out of a straw that...
Have you ever thought of pouring your own concrete countertops? This method not only provides a very custom countertop, but it’s quite cost efficient and very durable. Concrete countertop with epoxy finish....
First off, the large picture of a construction project should be viewed as an entire system. This system is similar to your body. The foundation, walls and roof are like our skeletal system, the plumbing...
There are many benefits to having an all-electric house. These include increased sustainability, reduced utility bills and healthy indoor air. How do you make a house all electric? I’ll give you a brief...
Utilizing a heat pump hot water heater was a no-brainer when we were trying to decide how to heat our water. This water heater is the most efficient on the market currently. It uses the same technology...