It looks like a typical house – what hidden energy problems can you identify?

Feb 17, 2014

Most homes built to code minimum standards (the worst possible home you can build by law) are energy hogs. This home is no exception. Can you identify some common issues in this fairly typical home? Answers will be posted tomorrow on this blog.

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