Is That New House Really Energy Efficient?
Apparently, everyone can build you an energy-efficient home. But are they as energy efficient as you think? ‘Energy efficient’ has become a buzzword. But what does it actually tell you about your future energy costs? You might be surprised to learn that there’s no single standard for what makes a home ‘energy efficient’. The term […]
Get More From Your Home Building Budget
When you’re planning a new home, the biggest budget decisions happen before you’ve chosen a single tap or tile. The shape and size of the house impact its energy efficiency as well as your bottom line. And the person who knows that best is not the architect but rather someone you may have never heard […]
How Thermal Bridging Creates Cold Spots in Your Home
You’re sitting in your warm living room with the heater on. As far as you’re concerned, the temperature is perfect. But your spouse is sitting in the corner, and they just pulled on a thick sweater. “It’s freezing. Turn up the heat, would you?” Do they just feel the cold more? Or is the temperature […]
Will A Bathroom Extractor Fan Alone Keep Your Bathroom Dry?
As a kid, I was constantly reminded by my mother to turn on the bathroom fan when I showered. I never thought about the steam I was producing; I just liked drawing on the condensation on the mirror. Now that I’m a homeowner myself, I’ve become my mother. I don’t like condensation. I can feel […]