Evan Mills's Groups (18)
Energy
5 members Latest Activity: Jul 19, 2016
No matter what level of remodel you’re planning—whether it’s installing a new toilet or stripping your house down to the framing, it’s smart to…
Appliances
5 members Latest Activity: May 30, 2016
When it's time to replace that old fridge, or other appliances, take time to shop smart. At a minimum, look for the ENERGY STAR rating.
Manage Your Home
5 members Latest Activity: Jan 26
Good home management will help you save you more energy and money; give you greater control over your energy use; lower the likelihood of power…
Water & Water Heating
4 members Latest Activity: Jun 25, 2013
Water is an essential and limited resource, not to be wasted. Treating and pumping water to your home consumes energy. Heating that water consumes…
Air Sealing
6 members Latest Activity: May 30, 2016
Your home’s boundary between outdoors and indoors should keep the weather and unwelcome critters outside.
Floor Plan
5 members Latest Activity: May 30, 2016
The layout of your house—the size and shape of the rooms and how those spaces relate to each other and to the outdoors—has a big impact on how you…
Goals
4 members Latest Activity: May 6, 2013
When remodeling beckons, the urge to do something is almost irresistible. Some homeowners grab their tool belts and start swinging the…
Benchmarking
5 members Latest Activity: Jun 20, 2016
What is your home's energy IQ? Benchmarking establishes a baseline for your home and helps to track performance.
Ventilation
5 members Latest Activity: May 30, 2016
Ventilation is about bringing fresh air into your home, with the dual goals of controlling moisture and maintaining good Indoor Air Quality…
Choosing a Good Contractor
4 members Latest Activity: May 6, 2013
If your project goes much beyond replacing lights and a few appliances, you would probably benefit from using a home performance contractor.
Attics, Basements, Garages
7 members Latest Activity: Jul 2, 2016
Attics, basements, garages, crawl spaces, and porches can have a tremendous impact on whether your home is too hot, too cold, too damp—or too…
Heating
6 members Latest Activity: Apr 24, 2014
Wondering why your thermostat is set on low, but your heating bills come in high? If you’ve already sealed up air leaks and beefed up your…
Financing
5 members Latest Activity: Aug 18, 2016
You’ve got the desire, you’re ready to start planning your home-improvement project—but how will you pay for it? These days, is it smarter to pay…
Where to Begin
6 members Latest Activity: Aug 18, 2016
Whether you’re buying a new water heater or remodeling your entire house, tackling home improvement may seem overwhelming. But information and…
Insulation
4 members Latest Activity: Aug 27, 2016
Better insulation can save energy and lower your heating and cooling costs; increase your comfort by making house temperature more uniform; reduce…
Doors & Windows
5 members Latest Activity: Sep 2, 2016
Making good choices about your windows and doors can greatly improve your home’s operating costs, comfort, and appeal.
Construction
3 members Latest Activity: Jun 12, 2013
Communicating with your construction professionals and your building department can make or break a project.
Cooling
7 members Latest Activity: May 30, 2016
Do you need air conditioning to feel comfortable in summer? If so, you might be wondering: Is there any way to make air conditioning cost less?…
Videos
Forum
10 Tips For Living A More Eco-Friendly Life
Started by Hannah Stevens in Start a Conversation Feb 9.
Weatherization: Improving Home Safety and Reducing Your Energy Bill
Started by Mila Adamovica in Case Studies Dec 14, 2016.
Energy-efficient pivot-and-slide curtain rod for exterior doors
Started by b harvey in Start a Conversation Apr 6, 2016.
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