Smart Home
Why Do American Homes Suck?
In the process of building my new home, I’ve heard time and time again from many of you that my home’s highly energy ...
Smart Home
I Made A Mistake Building My New Net Zero Home
I Made A Mistake Building My New Net Zero Home My new net zero home build is almost done, but there’s been a ...
Reviews
Why Don’t We Build Skyscrapers Out Of Wood?
This is Ascent Milwaukee. A gorgeous combo luxury apartment and retail space. But if you look closely, you might notice something special about ...
Smart Home
Why I Went With Geothermal For My Net Zero Home
In a recent heat pump video I covered how air source heat pumps are getting so much better in the cold, but in ...
Electrify Everything
The Problem With Gas Stoves
Gas stoves have been quite the “hot button issue” lately. But a range of data from decades’ worth of research has already reached ...
Smart Home
Wow! I Didn’t Know A Prebuilt House Could Do This
One of the benefits of a factory built home is that the insulated wall panels are assembled in a climate controlled facility. However, ...
Smart Home
How to Cut Your Impact (and Your Bills) as a Homeowner
Renewable energy and reduced carbon impact often come with a stigma of being expensive. And this reputation was well-deserved for a time. But ...
Electrify Everything
3 Reasons To Get an Electric Lawn Mower
From increased battery durability to smarter design, electric lawn mowers are improving every year. But how do they compare to their gas-powered counterparts? ...
Clean Transport
Self-Driving Car Revolution
According to a recent article from Reuters, Ford and General Motors(GM) have filed documents to the United States auto safety regulators and National ...
Electrify Everything
4 Year Update – Are Solar Panels for Home Still Worth It?
It’s been almost 4 years since I had solar panels installed on my house, which is located in Massachusetts. In general they’ve been ...