Older and historic homes present special challenges for homeowners who wish to make their homes more energy-efficient. Common recommendations for making homes more energy-efficient may be inappropriate for older homes. In some cases, the materials and techniques that...
When we think of air pollution, most of us think of smokestacks or trucks spewing exhaust. Although these sources are certainly a threat to human health, indoor levels of air pollution are typically two to five times greater than outdoor levels, according to the U.S....
It is estimated that people spend about 90 percent of their time indoors. When all of this time is spent in a building with poor air quality, it can begin to have a detrimental effect on the overall comfort and health of its occupants. Unfortunately, most people do...
Traditionally when deciding to make energy efficiency improvements in the home, the first thing that often comes to mind is better insulation, air sealing sources of air leakage and possibly upgrading heating/cooling equipment. Sometimes ventilation is overlooked but...
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