Energy-Efficient Appliances and Lighting – Bright Ideas for Saving Energy

Welcome back to the Weatherization Handbook! In this chapter, we’re shedding some light on a topic that’s both illuminating and energy-saving: energy-efficient appliances and lighting. If your home were a movie, outdated appliances and incandescent bulbs would be the villains, sucking up energy and driving up your...

Moisture and Ventilation Control – Breathe Easy, Live Comfortably

Welcome back to the Weatherization Handbook! In this chapter, we’re tackling a topic that’s often overlooked but absolutely crucial for a healthy, comfortable home: moisture and ventilation. If your home were a person, poor moisture control would be that friend who always forgets to shower—unpleasant, unhealthy, and...

Heating and Cooling Efficiency Products – Stop Burning Money (Literally)

Welcome back to the Weatherization Handbook! In this chapter, we’re tackling one of the biggest energy hogs in your home: your heating and cooling system. If your HVAC system were a person, it’d be that friend who always leaves the lights on and never chips in for...

Window and Door Upgrades – Seal the Gaps, Save the Day

Welcome back to the Weatherization Handbook! In this chapter, we’re tackling one of the biggest culprits of energy loss in your home: windows and doors. If your windows and doors were characters in a movie, they’d be the sneaky villains letting all the cold air in and...

Insulation Materials: Because Your Home Shouldn’t Feel Like a Tent

Let’s talk about insulation. No, not the kind that keeps your coffee warm (though that’s important too). We’re talking about the stuff that keeps your home from turning into a sauna in the summer and an igloo in the winter. If your home’s insulation is lacking,...

Air Sealing Products: Stop Drafts, Save Money, and Keep Your Sanity

Let’s face it: your home is a bit of a drama queen. It loves to let in every gust of wind, every chilly breeze, and every random leaf that happens to float by. And don’t even get me started on the whistling sounds it makes when...