Posts Tagged ‘home comfort’

Tweet I think the word you’re looking for is “irony.”

The trouble with early adoption is that you’re only admired by friends for about 6 weeks before something better comes along. If you’re an early adopter of thermostat models, you don’t even get the admiration.

Is it worth the investment to add more insulation to your attic? Here’s a tool to help you crunch the numbers.

True or False? Cranking up your thermostat makes your house heat up faster than just setting it to the right temperature.

Is New York City bad for the environment? Do air conditioned homes need a dehumidifier? And which is cheaper: new construction or renovation?

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

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.

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.