Archive for the ‘Residential’ Category

Solving the mystery of my doubled water bill would’ve been easier if I had a way to monitor my usage. I smell a conspiracy….

Lurking somewhere in your kitchen is an enemy so foul and disgusting, it avoids the light and sucks the lifeblood of your home. I call him “Dusty.”

Check your equipment to make sure it’s not oversized. And no, it’s not what you think.

It seems reasonable to seek a little solace in the suburbs – buy a home on a cul-de-sac, and you get reduced traffic and a more neighborly feel. But are all those dead-end streets harming our health?

Raise your hand if you know what a home energy audit can do for your comfort, your health, and your wallet.

Find out how much Uncle Sam is willing to pay you for upgrading your home’s insulation, furnace, or windows through the pending Homestar Program. Cha-ching!

When you’re trying to beat the heat, you’ve got to deal with more than just the temperature.

Ever wonder how many sitcoms you can watch for a dime? Well, wonder no more.

Do you remember a couple of months ago when customers had their electric meters upgraded to “smart grid” versions, only to see their electric bills double or triple?  And then, when customers complained, do you remember how the electric companies told them that it wasn’t due to meter malfunctions, it just happened to be cold [...]

You may never hear about the field of psychrometry, but believe me, you are intimately familiar with its effects. It’s with you in the shower, it’s the reason you sweat, and if you ignore it at home, it will make you very, very sorry.