Every building has something known as an “envelope.” Simply put, it’s the physical barrier (i.e., the building itself) between the conditioned interior and the unconditioned exterior. Your home envelope refers to a physical boundary that […]
Happily, in Yuma, you don’t have to do much to create a warm space for projects in your garage. In fact, it may be just the opposite: that you’d rather create a cooler space during […]
In summer, insulation performs the same function it does in winter: it resists the movement of heat. During the hot weather months, insulation retards heat gain into the house. In cold weather, conversely, it slows […]
Cooler weather makes it more comfortable to check your insulation in the attic and walls. Homes that were built before the 1980s when energy was cheap may lack either one, which drives up heating and […]
It seems like a never-ending battle — you against the summer heat. If you turn down your thermostat to a comfortable level, your utility bill suffers. If you turn the thermostat up to save electricity, […]
When it comes to properly insulating your home, the attic should be your top priority. Insulating the attic is relatively simple when compared to other parts of the house, and it keeps heat energy from […]
