As homes become more and more tightly sealed in the quest for better energy efficiency, there is also a growing need for better ventilation systems. Older homes allow more outside air to circulate through the house, increasing the load on the HVAC system but keeping air relatively "fresh" (of course, this depends entirely on the outside air quality); in contrast, newer homes have vastly improved their energy efficiency by sealing exterior air leaks at the cost of recirculating "stale" air. Luckily, there are already good solutions available to homeowners to help solve these ventilation issues. With COVID-19 air circulation has become a very important piece when it comes to controlling how we return to what we used to know as "normal".
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When you decide to buy a home there are always many questions that you have to ask yourself. Where do I want to buy? How much of a mortgage do I need? What type of home will suit me and my family? This last question can also generate a whole new set of questions to find answers for. You can buy a newer home that is completely updated and has very little needs in terms of work to do. When you decide to invest in a fixer upper then you need to have a whole subset of issues to consider. Here are a few issues that you should mull over if you are planning to invest in such a property.
With Earth Day just passing us by yesterday it may have gotten you thinking about how you can improve your carbon footprint in the future home search or building project that may be looming. Constructing sustainable housing doesn’t only benefit the environment but it can offer a “win-win” situation as you decide to either build or purchase a home. While the cost to build sustainably may be cost prohibitive for some it may be worth it in the long run both monetarily and environmentally. Many studies have stated that people that have jobs as well as live in more eco-friendly buildings tend to have an elevated mood and their output at work is increased. Raising your kids in an environment that you feel comfortable knowing is a more healthy option is also quite a benefit.
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