If you’re concerned about indoor air quality in residential kitchens, you’ve probably heard that gas stoves are going out of style. A new study linked them to one in eight […]
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Ah, fireplaces. Few design decisions are more technical or more emotional than that of how to operate a fire safely and effectively inside a building. Fire is a deeply rooted
Fireplaces and Indoor Air Quality: Do Fireplaces Right and Don’t Ignore Physics Read More
I’ve had a lot of friends reach out recently asking about room air filters and whether they should buy one as a strategy for the COVID pandemic. In this blog,
Buying a room air filter Read More
In our office, we’ve nicknamed February “fireplace month” because it’s the time of year when the phone starts ringing off the hook with people whose fireplaces aren’t working right in
February is Fireplace Month Read More
Hot water recirculating loops are having a moment. They’re popular with plumbers because they reduce callbacks homeowners who don’t want to run their taps and wait for hot water. They’re
Hot water recirculating loops: the most problematic “green feature” out there right now Read More
Hot water recirculating loops are having a moment. They’re popular with plumbers because they reduce callbacks from homeowners who don’t want to run their taps and wait for hot water.
Hot Water Recirculating Loops: A Tricky Green Feature To Get Right Read More
So you received your economic impact payment from the federal government and you’re not sure how to spend it. Maybe you’re fortunate enough that you don’t need to use it
Bang For Your Buck: 7 Ways To Use Your Stimulus Check For Energy-Efficiency Improvements Read More
Amy Musser and Matthew Vande We recently took the plunge to buy a plugin hybrid electric car, and wanted to share some things we’ve learned from our experience to help
Taking the Plunge: Preparing A Home for Electric Cars Read More
Sometimes the green-building industry evolves quickly, with a product making a quantum leap in efficiency. This is happening in 2018 with variable-speed heat pumps. These have been on the market
Welcome to the Heat Pump Revolution: The Benefits of Variable-Speed Heat Pumps Read More
I lost 5,000 pounds in eight weeks. Actually, I shaved more than that off my carbon footprint. I was surprised by how easy it was, because my husband and I
I Lost 5,000 Pounds in 8 Weeks: Digging into the Low Carbon Diet Program Read More
