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Indoor Air Quality (IAQ) Monitors
CO Monitors
- Low Level CO Monitor – From TruTech Tools.
- Travel Low Level CO Monitor – Always on, replace battery after 1 year.
- Two videos explaining this beneficial device: Understanding Low-Level CO Monitors, CO Alarms vs Monitors
Radon Monitors
- Radon Test Kit – Purchase at least two.
- Radon Detector (Airthings) – For 24/7/365 monitoring of radon levels. Insurance.
Air Filtration
- MERV-13 Furnace Air Filters. Ideally, this level of filtration would be in every house using media (4-5 inch) filters.
- 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.
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.
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 gifts, and more. These are practical gifts that anyone can put to immediate use. Consider purchasing for family and friends.
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.
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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