Products
Shop for products that will help your home. These are products we like. This page contains affiliate links. If you choose to purchase after clicking a link, we may receive a commission at no extra cost to you. We have not been paid by any manufacturer to promote these products. Most of the products listed below we have purchased. The others come recommended by sources we trust.
Indoor Air Quality (IAQ) Monitors
No one cares how nice your home is if it is making you sick or slowly killing you. You take 23,000 breathes every. Know what you are breathing.
CO Monitors
Either of these two videos explain why you want a low level CO monitor. Even if you choose not to purchase one, the videos are worth your time: Understanding Low-Level CO Monitors, CO Alarms vs Monitors
- Low Level CO Monitor – From TruTech Tools.
- Travel Low Level CO Monitor – Always on, replace battery after 1 year.
Radon Monitors
- Radon Test Kit – Purchase at least two.
- Radon Detector (Airthings) – For 24/7/365 monitoring of radon levels. Insurance.
Temperature & Humidity Monitors
- CO2 Monitor (Aranet 4) – Larger occupancy households or party houses.
- Thermometer with 2 external sensors (Amir) – Monitor conditions across your home from one convenient location.
- Thermo-Hygrometer with 5 remote sensors (Ambient)– Monitor conditions across your home from one convenient location.
HVAC
- Universal HVAC Surge Protector – No brainer purchase. Cheap insurance for your most expensive appliance.
- Filter Slot Seal – No brainer purchase. An inexpensive fix for the gaps and cracks around your furnace air filter slot on your HVAC equipment. Seal the filter slot or suffer the consequences.
Air Filtration
- MERV-13 Furnace/Heat Pump Air Filters. Ideally, this level of filtration would be in every house using media (4-5 inch) filters.
- Air Filter Cabinet. Example of the metal frame that the filter slides into. This frame attaches to your ductwork with sheet metal screws. They come in various dimensions. In this case, bigger is better!
- Fun Family Project! DIY high-MERV portable air cleaner components: 20″ box fan and 20x20x2 MERV-13 filters. See this article for instructions: How to Make a High-MERV DIY Portable Air Cleaner. Easy to make, and rewarding. Do it with the kids! Verify functionality with incense sticks and your indoor air quality monitor.
Bathrooms & Ventilation
- Bath Fan Timer Switch. For every bathroom fan in your home.
- Panasonic FV-0511VQ1 WhisperCeiling DC Ventilation Fan. A basic high quality fan. Useful features like airflow selector, energy star rated, DC motor, and a 4 or 6 inch duct.
- Panasonic EZ Soffit Vent with Soffit Termination System. Terminate your bath fan vent in your roof’s soffit area with this device.
- Panasonic FV-0511VFC1 WhisperFit DC Retrofit Ventilation Fan. A basic high quality fan with a built in condensation sensor.
- Panasonic FV-0511VKL2 WhisperGreen Select Ventilation Fan. A basic high quality fan with support for a condensation module and a motion sensor module to automate ventilation.
- Tamarack Perfect Balance Return Air Pathway. An easy retrofit for return air from bedrooms.
- Panasonic FV-04VE1 WhisperComfort Balanced Air Solution ERV. Bath fan energy recovery ventilator.
- Bath Tub Drain Protector. Easy to clean hair trap for showers or baths.
The Practical Essentials
Stocking stuffers, house warming gifts, father’s day or mother’s day gifts, and more. These are practical gifts that anyone can put to immediate use. Consider purchasing for family and friends. All great value items.
Electrical Monitoring
- Smart Home Energy Monitor (Emporia.) Whole home electrical monitoring. Install in electrical service panel.
- Smart Plug (Emporia.) Smart plugs that monitor electrical usage of individual receptacles.
Air Sealing & Insulation
- Rim Joist Air Sealing Spray Foam Kit. DIY closed cell spray foam insulation kit for air sealing a basement rim joist. Get it done in less than an hour. Huge return on investment here. No brainer purchase.
- Recessed Light Air Sealing Device. Stop air leakage around your ceiling lights. Buy one for each light. Very easy to install. Big return on investment here. No brainer purchase.
- 12 oz Spray Foam Can For Air Sealing. No brainer purchase. Big return on investment here. Used to stop air leakage in attic or basement. Always have a can of this nearby.
Kitchen
- Soap Dispenser for Kitchen Sink. Set it and forget it. Convenience, low maintenance, thick flexible tubing.
Security
- Security Camera. The best bang for the buck. Indoor/outdoor, color, 2k resolution, easy to setup, reliable, and no subscription needed. Buy four.
- Floodlight Outdoor Security Camera. 180 degree wide view, 2k resolution, motion detection, siren, color night vision, cloud & local storage. Buy two.
Books
- The Home Comfort Book by Nate Adams. A must read for all homeowners.
- Pretty Good House by Dan Kolbert, Emily Mottram, Michael Maines, & Christopher Briley. Thinking of building or renovating? This is for you.
- Buildings Don’t Lie by Henry Gifford
- Musings of an Energy Nerd: Toward an Energy-Efficient Home by Martin Holladay
- Water in Buildings by William Rose
- Essential Building Science by Jacob Racusin
- Healthy Buildings by Joseph Allen & John Macomber
- Electrify by Saul Griffith
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