I’m always a bit skeptical when it comes to “smart” upgrades and their actual impact on energy usage. I’ve tried window sensors and some basic automat...

That’s exactly what happened with my place—the walls and window openings weren’t remotely square. I started noticing air leaks in those little gaps, w...

That’s a fair point about the difference between surface condensation and fog inside the panes. But I do wonder if we’re sometimes too quick to blame ...

Snapping pics really is a lifesaver for this stuff. I’ve run into situations where the label info was half-rubbed off or just missing, and then you’re...

Twice a year sounds pretty reasonable. I've read some studies suggesting motorized shades can actually improve energy efficiency by automating shade p...