Are your common air conditioning money-saving tricks actually costing you more?
From thermostat myths to garage conversions, this episode explores the science of home efficiency and renovation. Learn why certain cooling shortcuts fail and how to avoid costly mistakes when transforming your living space.
Building science expert Allison Bailes examines the effectiveness of popular AC habits, such as closing vents or turning off units, to determine if they truly reduce energy bills. The episode also addresses critical maintenance issues, including diagnosing humidity in crawl spaces to prevent mold and identifying why grout might be crumbling.
Beyond efficiency, the episode features a look inside comedian Ben Gleib's San Fernando Valley home, a mid-century house repurposed as a television studio. Finally, contractor Charlie Silva provides a guide to garage conversions, highlighting the primary errors homeowners make when attempting to create new livable areas.
Source: Air Conditioning Myths + Ben Gleib's Mid-Century Studio + The Garage Conversion Guide
