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I tried to put the reader’s question about moisture far from my mind as we worked to finish the basement floor.
Before undertaking the project, I called my cousin Fletcher, a builder in Connecticut.
“Of course do the project,” he said…
There’s something addictive about the hunt for the latest shiny object. You think, This time, this is it. If I can just get this one thing, I’ll be complete.
How much does it cost to undertake a green home retrofit that makes a traditional house a model of sustainability? Here's an answer.
Green Home Club helped secure a new Local Climate Action Grant from the Minnesota Pollution Control Agency to launch an initiative that could revolutionize how housing is approached in St. Paul and beyond.
One of my favorite books is Jane Smiley’s Good Faith, about Joe Stratford, a real estate agent in the 1980s boom times.
It takes a plan to decarbonize a hundred-year-old house, but it is so necessary to save the planet.
When a home is old and inefficient, the conversation around achieving sustainability can quickly turn into a debate…
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Ask A Question You Have or Let Green Home AI Teach You Building Science:
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🌡️ “How might a heat pump fit into an overall whole home plan?”
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🧱 “Explain how heat moves through walls and what insulation upgrades are most effective for my climate zone.”
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💧 “What are the signs that my home might have moisture problems?”
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🌬️ “What are the benefits of mechanical ventilation, and do I need an HRV or ERV?”
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🌞 “How can solar panels and battery storage work together to create energy resilience?”
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🏡 “What is the best retrofit plan for an older home like mine (describe, age, location, sq feet, complaints)?”