An energy-efficient home is a comfortable home, especially as the crisp autumn air settles in. A...
Common Insulation Issues that you should address
We frequently encounter specific insulation issues in renovation projects that, once addressed,...
Keeping Your Cool with Smart Home Updates
As summer heats up, we're all looking for ways to stay cool and comfortable without seeing our...
Protect your home from the winter freeze!
Over the next 10 days the temperature in the area is going to be a high of freezing most days. It...
10 Things To Do Around Your Home This Fall
The beautiful Virginia leaves are changing to oranges and yellows, and fall is upon us. As we slip...
The air we breathe and why design matters
We have never thought so much about the air we breathe as we do now. After a year of working remotely, I returned to the office this week, sharing space with four other businesses. I also had a few people drop-in, from delivery drivers to clients to friends that I had not seen in a year. This was a huge change after a year of almost never leaving my house. Of course, after this past year of a virus that spreads through airborne particles, this is a huge change. The air we breathe has a direct impact on our health and mine and the design of our buildings matters.
Energy-efficiency home hacks
Here are some energy-efficiency blog posts I have written over the years. I hope these will help you narrow down those vampire loads, cold room mysteries, high energy bill conundrums, and generally help you save money, live more comfortably, and improve your indoor environmental quality.
Quality matters for insulation installation and maintenance
Conducting energy audits is a great tool for finding and addressing many common maintenance...
Is Your House Cold Every Morning? Learn How To Fix It
The cold weather is coming! But you might already feel it if your house is cold every morning. Do...
Spray Foam Insulation: Common Questions Answered from Elite Insulation
Should you use spray foam insulation on your next project? Common questions answered by Ken Wells...







