Resembling a gadget straight out of a 1950’s sci-fi flick, a smoke pencil is a battery-operated machine that uses smoke to help homeowners and HVAC contractors find air leaks and drafts in the home. To Read More
When there are gaps in the door, air comes in whether the door is opened or closed. This leads to heat and energy loss, which leads to higher energy bills. Door sweeps for exterior doors Read More
In most homes, drafts and air leaks can be easily detected by placing your hand to a window or electrical outlet located on an exterior wall. Other air leaks, however, are not as easily detected. Read More
Some consider insulating to be difficult work, a task to be left for the pros. Others consider insulating to be an option available only to homeowners, not renters. These both couldn’t be farther from the Read More
Indoor air conditioners provide great relief from the hot air that summer brings. However, during the colder months of the year an indoor air conditioner becomes a source for drafts. When drafts come into a Read More
In a home that lacks proper insulation, air leaks occur year-round. However, they are most easily felt during the winter months. For example, if you sit at a window that is poorly insulated, or place Read More
Electrical outlets are small in size, yet can have a significant impact on the way a home feels, and the amount of money spent on energy throughout the year. When it is cold outside, if Read More
Indoor air conditioners provide great relief from the hot air that summer brings. However, during the colder months of the year an indoor air conditioner becomes a source for drafts. When drafts come into a Read More
During extreme weather months, the attic tends to be the area of the home that gets the coldest. This is because most attics are not well insulated, and are either too hot or too cold. Read More
There are a number of great ways to reduce unwanted air infiltration around the home. In addition to the v seal weatherstrip we discussed earlier, interior storm windows also help reduce the amount of cool Read More
