Air Quality Monitors: Do They Work? Should You Use One?
Which air quality monitor should you choose: Foobot, Awair, PurpleAir, Speck, AirBeam, AirVisual Node, Air Quality Egg? Do they work? New research from Berkeley Labs helps you decide.Read More
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Rachio Iro Review: A Better WiFi Sprinkler Controller
After one year with the Rachio Iro WiFi sprinkler controller, I had my lowest water bill in 10 years. If your water bills are too high, consider installing a WiFi sprinkler controller for convenience and savings.Read More
HVAC UV Lights for AC Systems–Do They Work?
A Nobel Prize winning technology kills mold and bacteria in AC systems, providing healthier indoor air quality and prevents the spread of viruses. If you have asthma or respiratory problems, consider installing a UV light in your HVAC system.Read More
Belkin WeMo Review: The (Near) Perfect In-Wall Light Switch Timer
Belkin’s WeMo light switch timer is finally an easy way to control your lights and other home electronics from a smartphone. After 90 days of use, here is the good and the bad of the product.Read More
What is the Miles Per Gallon Rating of your Home? The HERS Index in Plain English
The green building / high-performance home industry needs a simple, quantifiable way to demonstrate the value of high-performance homes to the typical homeowner. What is needed is a simple miles per gallon (MPG) rating for homes. The good news is … Read More
How many green-certified homes are there in the US?
Answer: 1.05M. To my surprise, this simple question had no immediate answer via Google. After a bit of research, here’s a breakdown of the number of green-certified US homes by program type (cumulative) Number of US Green-Certified Homes: Energy Star … Read More
Who’s winning the smart thermostat race?
The battle for smart thermostats rages on. Especially since smart thermostats may be a trojan horse into the adoption of home automation, for starter houses through the multi-million dollar mansions.Read More