I relate to this question as both a homeowner and a contractor. Why it matters: Your local permitting office can seem more like a toll booth than a helpful partner in your construction project. It would take an hour long podcast to unpack that statement! šĀ Zoom out: Building permits are supposed to protect consumers by […]
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Effective January 1, 2023, the SEER rating standard for an air conditionerās efficiency is being replaced by SEER2. Why it matters: The new system results in a more accurate but slightly lower number. šĀ Letās hear from comfort specialist Daniel Fisher for more ā> Think āhonest gas milageā šĀ You know how the sticker on your car
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Your house is a system that should provide comfort and health for you and the people you love. Why it matters: Our ability to adapt to a variety of conditions ā often harsh conditions ā is a key to our survival. š„ The bottom line: If the indoor environmental quality (IEQ) in your home is NOT
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Since our homes arenāt as air tight as they should be, we need to be aware of the contents in the connected spaces. Why it matters: Air is moving from your connected garage, attic and/or crawl space into your living space. š¼ļø The big picture: Reducing the number and kind of pollutants in connected spaces leads
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Iām spending the day with a building science expert and author of A House Needs to Breathe … Or Does It? Why it matters: We spend the majority of our lives indoors and a huge percentage in our homes. š¬ Zoom in: What is home performance? A high performing home is ā¦ š Comfortable ā Where you
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