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comfort
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Attic insulation and air sealing cost in Boston, MA: what a good quote includes
Boston-area attic work varies widely. Use this guide to sanity-check pricing, compare bids, and avoid scopes that miss the air sealing details.
Duct sealing and balancing in Phoenix, AZ: cost ranges, hot-room fixes, and what to demand on the invoice
A buyer-intent guide for Phoenix homeowners with hot rooms and high summer bills. Learn what duct sealing and balancing includes, typical cost drivers, and how to compare quotes.
Should you close vents to save energy? Why it often backfires
Closing supply vents feels like it should cut your bill, but it often increases duct leakage, reduces comfort, and can stress HVAC equipment. Here is what to do instead.
Smart Thermostat Settings That Actually Save Money
A practical way to set schedules, setbacks, and temperature ranges for real bill savings; includes heat pump-specific tips and simple checks to confirm results.
Attic Insulation ROI: What You Can Really Save
Attic insulation is often the fastest payback home energy upgrade. Use realistic ranges, comfort clues, and our ROI calculator to estimate savings for your climate and bills.
Dual-Fuel Heat Pump + Furnace: When It Makes Sense
A practical guide to running a heat pump most days and a gas furnace as backup; learn when dual-fuel saves money, how controls work, and how to estimate your break-even point.
Dehumidifier Cost Per Day: The Math and Cheaper Fixes
Calculate what a basement dehumidifier costs to run at your electric rate, then cut runtime with moisture fixes that often cost less.
Duct sealing: when it pays back, and how to avoid bad quotes
Learn what duct sealing fixes, what it costs, and the questions that separate real work from spray-and-pray.
Space heater cost per hour: the math that explains your winter bill
Calculate what a 1500W space heater costs per day at your electric rate, then see cheaper comfort fixes that reduce the need for it.
Window Replacement vs Fixes: Avoid a Costly Mistake
Before you replace windows for energy savings, use this framework to spot drafts, condensation causes, and cheaper fixes that often work.
Cold rooms, hot rooms: fix uneven temps before big upgrades
Weekend-level fixes to even out hot and cold rooms before spending on new HVAC or windows.
Air sealing weekend checklist: plug the worst drafts in 2 days
Calm the worst drafts in a single weekend with a DIY air sealing plan that tackles doors, attic access, outlets, and penetrations—without opening walls.