Piecing Together a Closed Crawl Space
Q: I’d like to close my crawl space, but I’m not sure where to begin. A company that does pest control and crawl space work gave me a […]
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Pondering Crawl Space Vents
Q: I would like to replace the raggedy crawl space vents under my home. What kind of replacement vents are best? A: Crawl space vents are […]
Cleaning Ducts for Health and Savings
Q: Will cleaning the inside of my heating and air conditioning ducts improve the air in my house and save energy? A: Research showing energy savings […]
Sprucing up the Crawl Space Could Bring a Breath of Fresh Air
Q: The fiberglass insulation in my vented crawl space has transformed from pink to gray. It looks damp in some places and has fallen down.I’m planning to replace […]
Feeling Muggy Indoors: Part II
Q: My house occasionally feels uncomfortably humid. Would a stand-alone dehumidifier be a good way to fix this problem? A: When your house feels muggy, as […]
Feeling Muggy Indoors
Q: My house feels uncomfortably humid. Would a stand-alone dehumidifier be a good way to fix this problem? A: A stand-alone dehumidifier may solve the problem […]
Making Cents of Solar Photovoltaic Systems
Q: I have heard that the price for solar panels is dropping and incentives are available this year. What should I consider before taking the plunge? Would it […]
Heating Water with the Sun
Q: I have heard that the price for solar panels is dropping and incentives are available this year. What should I consider before taking the plunge? Would it […]
Hiring an Energy Contractor
Q: I would like to make energy efficiency improvements to my home. I have heard of contractors who do this type of work. What exactly do they do […]
Range Hoods, to Vent or Not to Vent?
Q: I am remodeling my kitchen, and my contractor friend told me that all new homes have range hoods vented to the outside. Should I replace my recirculating […]