Editorial Staff. AI used to condense technical information. 10/27/25 Editorial Staff. AI used to condense technical information. 10/27/25

Here’s The Way For Realtors To Sell The Value Of Green Retrofits

This green retrofit invested over half of its budget on renewing the core health and safety systems that should be part of every green home retrofit (includes before-and-after photos).

John Horchner 9/22/25 John Horchner 9/22/25

When Selling Your Home Can Help Save the Climate

Imagine a world where every home sale becomes a chance to cut carbon by 50%.

The proposed Green Legacy Fund could help make that vision real — starting here in Minnesota.

John Horchner 8/4/25 John Horchner 8/4/25

We Love Clean Air — And You Should Too

We tend to think of air pollution as something that happens “out there” — near highways, factories, or city centers. But the truth is, some of the most harmful air we breathe is much closer to home.

John Horchner 5/18/25 John Horchner 5/18/25

What AI Taught Me About Retrofitting Our 1915 Home

My guess is most old homes will land on these topics just like we did. Therefore, you can use the conversations as a guide, a warning or a way to realize you are not alone in this!

John Horchner 4/10/25 John Horchner 4/10/25

The Art of Basement Wall Insulation: Turning the Corner with InSoFast

There is something satisfying about the way these panels fit together and accommodate wiring, switches and outlets without missing a beat (or in this case, creating holes in our wall assembly).

Editorial Staff. AI used to condense technical information. 3/11/25 Editorial Staff. AI used to condense technical information. 3/11/25

Smart Homeowners Plan First

Want to be comfortable with a heat pump system? Efficiency First! Try Our 3-step Retrofit Process: Score → Explore → Renew The Core to have your home heat pump ready.