The Revive Blog

There is a pretty hot topic going on around the country, but if you aren't a home builder or tradesmen there is a good chance you haven't heard anything about it...

Here's the kicker: you're at the heart of the discussion.

I'm pretty pumped up today guys.

We recently did an energy audit on a 12 year old home. And the house was awesome.

I LOVE seeing well built homes.

So you'd just gotten the hang of blower door tests and now everyone's talking about the energy rating index (ERI) and you aren't exactly sure what to think? Well we've got you covered.

Wait...that's not right.

If you're like most Tennesseans you probably do your best to avoid going into the attic. Maybe you've got a few suitcases or boxes stored up there, but you certainly aren't hanging out up there and maybe only open it up twice a year to get down some decorations and then put them back.

Whenever I tell people that I work in home performance & energy efficiency their mind somehow always jumps to solar. Home solar is great, and if that's what you're looking for, you have my support, but I am definitely not the guy to help you.

Have you noticed that one or two rooms in your home are ALWAYS hot in the summer? Can you feel a cold draft in the winter? Heck, is your home older than 10 years old?

Despite being one of the best tools for both home owners and home builders, HERS Ratings are very misunderstood. These are some of the most common questions we get about them.

Buying a home is generally the largest and most important transaction that an individual will make in his or her lifetime (not to mention one of the most stressful). As a realtor, your job is to turn this into a positive experience -- one in which the homebuyer feels confident about making a sound investment.

If you’re like most homeowners, every time you turn on your AC or heat, you’re throwing money away. Why? Because your home has leaks – leaks that let the conditioned air you’re paying for seep out, hour after hour.