A tightly sealed house is a safer house.

If you are thinking about buying or building a house, or even just making improvements to your existing home, what should you look for when it comes to sustainable construction?

Energy efficiency is a practical goal, to reduce energy bills and improve comfort. You might also consider a tightly sealed home, to impact indoor air quality and keep the air inside your home safer.

But be sure that your contractor knows best practices. For example, proper ventilation systems are key, and windows don't count. We found a wonderful article on Energy Recovery Ventilation - showing how you can control the amount of fresh air coming into your home, while minimizing energy loss.

Read by clicking this link to the EnergySavers website.