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The sound of a leaky house

Diagram of an inexpensive diagnostic tool most of us already own.

I’ve highlighted a number of cheap or free ways to find leaks in your home in earlier posts (and of course a free energy audit from Mass Save is always a top-choice.)

Here’s one more: If your hearing is good, you can actually –hear– a leaky house. Continue reading

Humidity in the home

Condensation on window. Image by Natasha C Dunn-Some rights reserved.

“My name is Jeremy and I have a humidity problem.”

Solving moisture problems in the home can seem like a 12 step process. First, you need to need to admit there is a problem.

This time of year, many people are very willing to admit to the problem. Actually, a lot of people are calling out for help to fix the problem, afraid their homes are quickly turning into petri dishes. Continue reading