Hi All- I am gut renovating/expanding a 2300 square foot 2 family house into a 4100 sq. ft.  four family building.Trying to decide which hot water system to install in each unit.  I am probably using heat pump systems...

Hello, I own a duplex and I currently live in one side and rent out the other, although I intend to move before the end of this year when I will rent out both sides for LTRs.  The air conditioner and heating system on...

In my area I find a lot of 6-flats/6-plexes that do not have central air, despite the fact that it is a feature which is highly attractive for prospective tenants.
When I try to search the web, including BP, it seems ...

I have a home inspection coming up Monday for a 3 unit triple decker style home that was built in early 1900's.  It's been mentioned that it may lack wall insulation based on age and listing price.  While that sounds ...

http://ca.reuters.com/article/domesticNews/idCAKCN...Ontario will be spending $5.4 billion to cut the carbon footprint and phase out natural gas for heating. While the argument is based solely on the potential environ...

MA Homeowners - Per MASS Save website, their 0% HEAT Loan is still being offered. "The Mass Save HEAT Loan offers interest-free financing opportunities up to $25,000 for energy-efficient home upgrades like the install...

Hi All!Does anyone have any experience with optimizing a pool heater? Typically in Florida, it stays warm enough the pool heater has been able to do its thing. But since this week has dropped to the low 40’s at night,...

Not you getting tested...getting the building tested!

As a Home Performance Expert I run into many situations of uncomfortable, unhealthy, and too often unsafe indoor home environments. When it comes to getti...

As the days get shorter and the weather gets steadily colder, homeowners across the country will see their power bills increase dramatically. Heating and lighting your real estate investment through the late fall and ...

I made an offer on a property that is considered a boarding house. It is a small row home in Philadelphia that is broken up into three rooms. The only common areas are the bathroom and the kitchen and the backyard. Th...