You may be able to see the temperature reading in this infrared scan of a whole-house fan shutter. It reads 93° on this July day, and I am standing in the hallway, not the attic! In our metro Atlanta area, these whole-house fans are rarely beneficial except for 1 month in the fall, and 1 […]
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There is a popular marketing story that goes something like this: Millions of 1/2″ drill bits are sold in this country every year. Knowing this, how many people want 1/2″ drill bits each year? The obvious answer might appear to be, “millions of people”. Actually, no-one wants a 1/2″ drill bit. What they want is a 1/2″ hole. At […]
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With Atlanta’s mild temperatures and rainy days, many of us are combating elevated levels of humidity inside our homes. When levels get above 50% relative humidity inside our homes, we begin to feel uncomfortable. Often, the first response is to turn the thermostat down to run the AC. But then… the house gets colder than […]
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Reason 1: The cost of energy was relatively cheap when your home was built. Reason 2: Construction materials in your house were not designed with energy efficiency in mind, compared to products now. Reason 3: Construction habits and code requirements then, compared to now. Reason 4: Room additions/deletions, and “home-made” projects from previous owners. Reason […]
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