Is your attic haunted by lack a of insulation?
Dear Pat: Winter will be here before we know it, and I’m wondering if more…
Browsing: Energy
Is a geothermal heat pump right for you?
Dear Pat: I am planning to replace my current heating system with a geothermal heat…
Is your ductwork delivering?
Dear Pat: I recently moved from a home with wall-mounted heaters to one with central…
Wash the energy waste out of your laundry
Dear Pat: We have two kids, which means we do a lot of laundry —…
Can you have a zero net energy home?
Dear Pat: I’m thinking of installing rooftop solar for my home, and a neighbor asked…
Improve comfort and save energy by sealing air leaks
Dear Pat: I recently moved into a new home, and it feels drafty. I added…
What you can learn from a home energy audit
Dear Pat: I keep hearing about home energy audits. How do they work, and will…
Ensuring quality energy-efficiency work
Dear Pat: I want to make my home more energy-efficient, but some of the work…
Keeping your pets (and your energy bill!) comfortable
Dear Pat: I recently adopted a dog, but I work during the day. I want…
Exploring inner space
Use your heaters efficiently Dear Pat: It’s cold this winter! Instead of turning up my…