Energy Efficient Homes

Here's some quick and effective measures to seal drafty windows during the harsh winter months.

Energy audits can help you reduce your energy usage or make more energy-efficient upgrades.

Think interior design is just for show? Here are tips on decorating your way to lower utility bills.

Feeling a draft? Spend a weekend doing these 5 things to combat cold air.

Insulation isn't one-size-fits-all, so here's some pointers on how to choose it for your home.

When considering the addition of insulation to your home, you will eventually find yourself choosing between batt insulation and blown-in insulation.

These hacks will save cash, keep your kitchen clean, and even save on time!

Fiberglass insulation is all around you, but there are plenty of reasons you shouldn't want it anywhere near you. Know the potential dangers of too much exposure.

Batt, roll, or blanket insulation is a common product in most homes and easy for the DIY'er to handle.

Any project requires preparation and the better prepared you are to install your insulation the smoother things will go.

Consider the options for insulating the walls of your home.

You can use an insulation blowing machine to install insulation.

Health issues are associated with dry air.

Spray foam insulation can be messy to work with.

Proper insulation can make a huge difference in the temperature of your home.

Your level of comfort is greatly influenced by the home humidity level with each of the seasons. Depending

High moisture levels can cause unpleasant smells.

You can easily conduct a home energy audit yourself.

As much as some home owners need a crawl space barrier to keep moisture from entering their homes, not have conditions that will allow for these barriers.

Sealing your threshold after installing it is important to prevent moisture and water from entering under

You've seen them before, but what does it mean?

These do-it-yourself instructions cover installation of batts and blankets, loose-fill or poured-in materials,

The opening around a furnace or water heater flue or chimney is a major source of warm air into the attic.

Mold and condensation problems occur when the relative humidity is too high. Relative humidity is the