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Why Is My House Drafty

Shawna HendersonMay 13, 2026

The Real Causes of Drafts, Cold Rooms and Uneven Temperatures   Most houses feel drafty because air is leaking through gaps and holes in the building enclosure. As warm air escapes through the upper parts of the house, outdoor air is pulled in through lower areas such as foundations, rim...

9 Reasons Why it’s Not OK to Waste Energy

Shawna HendersonJuly 23, 2024

9 Reasons Why it’s Not OK to Waste Energy | Blue House Energy OK, so, we use a lot of energy. It takes energy to make energy. It takes energy to transport fuel, it takes energy to make the vehicles and devices that transport fuel, it takes energy to turn...

HEPA Filters - 3 Key Things You Need to Know for Classrooms

Shawna HendersonJanuary 10, 2022

This Article Updated September 2024 I bought and tested HEPA (high efficiency particulate air) portable air filter for my main living space to help reduce viral and allergen loads. It's doing a good job. The specifications for the 170 s.f. space are shown to the right. Each model shows three...