Homeowner’s Checklist for Indoor Air Quality Assessment

So much window moisture, frogs will appear

Tree frogs in the tropics love humidity, condensation and moisture in general. But check out this moisture lover in Indiana. He was attracted to the window condensation during the air conditioning season. Do you have condensation on the outside of your windows on your...
Homeowner’s Checklist for Indoor Air Quality Assessment

Home Humidity Solutions for Health & Comfort

Trust your nose. Especially in the humid summer months, is your home humidity where it should be for the best health and comfort? How do you control home humidity? What is the right humidity level and how do I read humidity? The easiest answer is to trust your nose....
Homeowner’s Checklist for Indoor Air Quality Assessment

Time to close crawl space vents

With a name like EnergyManDan, you can imagine how frequently I am asked, “How can I save a lot of energy with minimal expense and minimal time invested?” Typical need. We all want the easy easy. Fortunately, there are a few energy saving measures  that...
Homeowner’s Checklist for Indoor Air Quality Assessment

Crawlspace vents can cause Moisture Problems

Opening and closing the crawlspace vents and understanding moisture control is one of the most conufusing topics for homeowners. So, what should you do when you need information? Google it! Well I’ve done this I can see how it could get very confusing. There are...
Homeowner’s Checklist for Indoor Air Quality Assessment

Damp Basement or Crawlspace Solutions

Continuing the topic from my last blog, Crawl Space Vents can cause Moisture Problems, let’s discuss some solutions. What is the best way to reduce humidity in a basement or crawlspace? Believe it or not, many Indianapolis area homes will solve their...