Saving Energy & Money while Increasing Comfort

DIY articles on Air Sealing your house:

Air Sealing: Benefits, Concerns, & How-To Find the Leaks - a DIY blower door
Air Sealing: Materials & Methods for sealing common leaks (Part 1) - common tools & materials used to help seal up air leaks
Air Sealing: Materials & Methods for sealing common leaks (Part 2) - Tips, Tricks & things not to do while air sealing your house
HVAC: The Duct System
The Attic: Baffles, why air sealing is important, creating a walkway, insulating the hatch, insulating the attic floor (Ten tips for working safely in the attic)
The Hot Roof Option
Insulating your basement

The Weatherization Program:

Weatherization Program: A primer on the Weatherization Assistance Program - for low income households, free auditing and weatherization help
Weatherization Program: Getting the most bang for your buck – Mobile Homes - what DOE recommends to help save energy
Weatherization Program: Getting the most bang for your buck – Traditional House - what DOE recommends to help save energy

Looking Back Series on Building a green home, and the lessons learned:

The Vision, Design & Modeling, Layout & Orientation, Footings & Foundations, Footings to Flooring, Building the Shell, Drying in the Roof, Drying in the Walls \Air Sealing, Interior Framing & Rough-In’s, Insulation, Drywall & Finishes

Professional Services offered by AlaGBS.com:

Include Comprehensive Energy and Healthy Home Diagnostics, Infrared Thermographic Inspections, ENERGY STAR Verification, RESNET HERS Ratings, BPI Certified Building Analyst & Envelope Professional, Designed to Earn ENERGY STAR Services