Homeowners spend nearly 70% of their time indoors at home - equivalent to more than eight months per year, or twenty-one days per month. As a direct contributor to physical and mental well-being, the importance of the indoor environment should not be underestimated.  Yet many homeowners continue to accept mediocrity in home performance, particularly around comfort and air quality.

Empowering homeowners to break free from the limiting “it is what it is” mindset, founder of Foundry Heat Pumps and NRCan-registered energy advisor Drew Tozer's revolutionary new book Feel-Good Homes demonstrates how right-sized HVAC (Heating, Ventilation, and Air Conditioning) and other upgrades can be used to create comfortable, healthy, sustainable homes.

With expertise in building science and heat pumps and a decade of experience in renewables and energy conservation, Tozer is passionate about breaking down science into accessible guidance for homeowners. After exploring the underlying causes of comfort and health problems – and the science behind those problems - Feel-Good Homes introduces Tozer's HAVEN method as a path for homeowners to find the right solutions within their goals, needs, and budget.

HAVEN is based on Tozer's real-world experience and outlines the five most important factors for homeowners to consider when replacing HVAC or completing an energy retrofit:

H – heat load

A – air leakage

V – value mindset

E – environmental control

N – necessary infrastructure

HAVEN is weaved into the book's four steps - Assess, Shift, Plan, and Implement - gifting readers a practical blueprint to solve problems in their own homes. The book's digestible format uses illustrations and Q&A style sections so homeowners can implement the process with ease. Tozer also challenges common misconceptions around heat pumps, including grid concerns and cold weather performance, allowing homeowners to make informed decisions.  

Positive and pragmatic, Tozer emphasizes the importance of finding the right contractor to do the work. Feel-Good Homes demonstrates the difference between good and bad contractors, highlights red flags to keep in mind, and shares case studies of what can go wrong.

Whether it's a homeowner taking their first steps to solve problems that matter to them, or someone exploring the benefits of heat pumps, Feel-Good Homes is an energizing call to action. Tozer catalyzes contractors and homeowners to work collaboratively using the HAVEN method to achieve remarkable results transforming average houses into feel-good homes.

Feel-Good Homes by Drew Tozer is available to buy on Amazon from 25th March 2025 and in all good bookshops.