Design Tech Homes Earns the 2017 ENERGY STAR Market Leader Award

Design Tech Homes is pleased to announce that it has been recognized by the U.S. Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) as a 2017 ENERGY STAR Certified Homes Market Leader Award winner. This award recognizes the important contribution Design Tech Homes has made to energy-efficient construction and environmental protection by building more than 101 ENERGY STAR certified homes in 2016. Collectively, this accomplishment is equivalent to reducing C02 emissions by 171 metric tons, or: Growing 4,343 tree seedlings for 10 years Avoiding the consumption of 397 barrels of oil Removing 36 passenger vehicles fro…

The Quickest Way to Make Your Home Energy Efficient

There are numerous ways to help your home become more energy efficient. Purchasing appliances that are ENERGY STAR certified, replacing your windows, and sealing cracks that create air infiltration within your home. The quickest way, however, is to start at the top. According to Clayton Morris, of DPIS Engineering, the cheapest and simplest way to increase efficiency is to take care of the attic. "I grew up poor, so when I would work on a car, I started with the cheapest part first, but I also started with something I could access," he said. "On your home, what I look at is what is the easiest thing t…