Water Pipe Insulation Rules in Mississippi and Why Your Pipes Will Most Likely Freeze
Most Mississippians live in climate zone 3, and pipe insulation is at the core of the defense against freezing temps. This thermal barrier can help slow heat loss to its colder surroundings. However, don’t assume your new home meets the minimum standard for pipe insulation. As a matter of fact, most homes here don’t have […]
How to Size the Mini-Split Air Conditioner for Room Additions, Kitchens, Tall Ceilings, and Windows
Are you considering closing in the patio or converting a garage. When adding a room addition, don’t make this common mistake when installing the A/C system.
Can Wind Washing Clean Your Plow
When the wind blows against your house and leaks air inside, it loses the battle with the wind. The idiom “clean your plow” can refer to outwitting someone or something, or winning a contest. Leaky buildings lose the wind washing battle, and correcting the issue post-construction is challenging. The most common type of wind wash […]
Appraisal Institute Releases Helpful Addendum, Green Home Clarification
A few weeks ago I shared that “Greening the MLS” can help disclose the addition of energy efficient elements in residential construction and how that might affect the liabilities of the MLS system. Last week the Appraisal Institute introduced the Residential Green & Energy Efficiency Addendum, Version 2.0. Laura Stukel, an efficiency “insider,” is developing the Real Estate Transaction […]
Public Underestimates Savings of Energy Efficiency: Scientific American Podcast (Listen Here)
Most of us know we should rein in our energy use. But to be successful, it’d help if we knew the best way to do it. So scientists asked more than 500 people, “What’s the most effective thing you can do to conserve energy?” The results were illuminating.