Better Building Works, LLC

Did you know induction cooking is a game-changer for indoor air quality?
An induction stove produces 40X fewer indoor air pollutants than a gas stove and 10X fewer than standard electric models. While the initial upgrade cost can feel intimidating, the long-term energy efficiency makes it a highly rewarding investment for your home.
And the ultimate bonus? The stove surface stays cool to the touch—meaning your ice-cold martini stays frosty, even while sitting right next to dinner. 🍸 Cheers to healthier, smarter building!

Did you know your lungs generate more pressure during a normal breath than we use to test an entire house?

A standard blower door test depressurizes a home to just 50 Pascals (Pa). Meanwhile, your body creates about 100 Pa every time you take a quiet breath.

That comparison highlights an important building science principle: homes are incredibly sensitive to pressure differences. Small pressure changes can affect comfort, energy efficiency, moisture control, and even building durability.

At Better Building Works, we use blower door testing to uncover the hidden ways air moves through your home.

What does an uninsulated attic access look like in a 1920s home? A massive heat leak!
Fun fact people used to pack old Newspaper into wall voids, layer them under floors, and paste them over walls to seal drafts.
Pretty cool history, but definitely not doing the heating bill any favors today!

We all love a fresh-smelling home, but those "scent cartridges" included with many purifiers are often just chemical cocktails in disguise. By using them, you’re actually pumping Volatile Organic Compounds (VOCs), phthalates, and synthetic irritants right back into your space. Use your purifier for what it was built for—removing odors, not masking them with toxins. Let’s keep the air actually clean, not just "perfumed."

What can a door do? Privacy, security, ventilation, views, access. These doors do it all and are one of our favorite Mexican technological innovations.