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insulation

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Split illustration showing uneven room temperatures in a home - warm orange room with comfortable person at 90°F versus cold blue room with bundled person at 55°F, highlighting problem areas like blocked vents and window leaks

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.

HEO TeamDec 7, 202510 min read

comfort

hvac

airflow

insulation

troubleshooting

bills

Person reading product labels surrounded by floating energy term bubbles like SEER2, AFUE, kWh, U-factor, and BTU with a Home Energy Glossary book, illustrating decoding technical jargon into plain English

Home energy terms in plain English (from SEER2 to U-factor)

Plain-English guide to SEER2, HSPF2, AFUE, U-factor, SHGC, ACH50, kWh and other labels so you can compare quotes and plan upgrades.

HEO TeamDec 7, 202510 min read

glossary

hvac

windows

insulation

ratings

bills

Home energy upgrades roadmap infographic showing the right order: 1) Air Sealing and Insulation, 2) HVAC and Heat Pump, 3) Water Heater, 4) Solar Panels, with a planning checklist surrounding a house

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How to plan home energy upgrades without wasting money

Step-by-step plan to prioritize weatherization, right-sized HVAC, water heating, and solar so you avoid expensive missteps.

HEO TeamDec 7, 202513 min read

planning

audit

insulation

heat pump

solar

budget

upgrade order

DIY air sealing illustration showing a homeowner using a caulk gun to seal gaps around doors and windows, with callouts for common air leak spots like outlets and attic hatch

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.

Rachel | HEO TeamFeb 5, 20259 min read

air sealing

insulation

diy

comfort