Heat pumps are a type of heating and cooling system that uses electricity to transfer heat from one location to another. They are an energy-efficient and environmentally-friendly alternative to traditional heating and air conditioning systems and can be used to heat and cool homes, businesses, and other buildings. This article will provide an overview of […]
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A living room is a central space in any home. It’s where we spend time relaxing with family and friends, watching television, and entertaining guests. For many of us, it’s also the first room our guests see when they enter our homes. Given how important the living room is, it’s no wonder that so much […]
Rim joists run around the outer edge of wood-framed houses, providing critical structural support to a home’s floor frame. Properly insulated rim joists can increase your building’s energy efficiency. However, improperly insulated rim joists will not only impede energy efficiency but can also lead to structural damage. Data collected by the U.S. Census indicates that […]
In the last decade, many exciting developments in home theater have launched, such as instantaneous streaming, 3D, VR, and more… People are choosing to remain home and construct their oasis in the form of a home theater rather than going out to the movies in the same numbers as they once did. As a result, […]
Since the 1970s, building scientists have discovered a great deal about home air barriers. They now understand that air barriers are crucial to a home’s durability, the energy needed to heat and cool it, and the comfort of its residents. No other building element is as critical in high-performance homes, and building and energy requirements have […]