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Under Construction! All New Content Coming
July 16, 2014Under Construction! We’ve changed what we do, and now we’re changing the website to reflect that. In the meantime, learn about how to keep bugs and pests out of your home and how to reduce mold and moisture problems in your home with Home Performance!
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Why Energy Saving Tips Suck & What to Really Do Pt 2
June 5, 2014Energy saving tips almost always suck – they cost time and money for little result. In part 2, here is how to get results.
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Why Energy Saving Tips Suck & What to Really Do Part 1
June 5, 2014Most energy saving tips cost you time and money, but don’t make a noticeable difference. Here’s why and how to really save energy – and make your home an amazing place to live.
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Stop Lying About Energy Savings! Measure!
May 18, 2014Lying about energy savings ticks me off. Here is a garage door company promising thousands in energy savings, and why that is bogus.
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ACI 2014 in Detroit
May 16, 2014My take on the Home Performance industry’s big show, ACI, held in Detroit this year. One really exciting change, HPXML, a near fist fight, and fun with friends.
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Why NOT to Buy a Programmable Thermostat, Part 1
April 7, 2014A programmable thermostat probably doesn’t save as much as you think. Here’s part one of why.
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A Case Study of Insulation Failure or the Tale of the Cold Addition
April 4, 2014Insulation alone probably won’t fix your cold addition. Here’s a story of failure from an insulation contractor turned Home Performance consultant who has found a way to fix the problem, every time.
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Why This Energy Efficiency Program Is In Trouble Before It Launches
February 19, 2014The new financing program from AFC First Financial for new furnaces in Connecticut is already programmed to be a likely failure. Here’s why.
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Free Quotes – Why Contractors Can Be Flaky, and How to Fix It
February 10, 2014Have you ever thought, boy, that contractor came all the way out here, then never sent a quote? He’s not crazy. Here’s an insider’s look at why contractors are flaky, and how to reduce the problem on your own projects.
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Why High Ceilings Make Cold Rooms
January 31, 2014Rooms with cathedral ceilings usually heat poorly and are uncomfortable. Here’s why.
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Confessions of an Insulation Contractor, Part 2
January 22, 2014A brutally honest look at a business failure of an insulation contractor and the plans to reinvent it.
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Minor Epiphany – Coal is Bad and I Reduce the Need for It
November 17, 2013Sometimes you need a little perspective. My job is difficult, full of challenges and small details that can be overwhelming when trying to get a job done correctly. The past year has been a constant struggle of change and failure and reinvention. Today I got a reminder of why I do what I do. At […]
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