We oversee the entire project and hire experienced and vetted professionals in your area. We negotiate the cost. We stay accountable to the results and make sure the work is done right.

You are also given a cheatsheet for exams, which if you write electronically, you can fit a surprising amount of information on them.

And as you’re exploring the nooks and crannies of your house, remember that just because you don’t see any gaps doesn’t mean there aren’t any. Sometimes air leaks can be hidden behind walls, ceilings, and floors.

Most lectures can be absorbed without any prep, but historically, there have been lectures that require some linear algebra knowledge, such as vector spaces, span, and eigenvalues. In general, you should take some sort of linear algebra course in college if you're a technical major, but if you haven't, I highly recommend learning at least what vector spaces are before taking 15-451.

Checking for air leaks sounds intimidating, but it really isn’t. We’ll walk you through six practical ways to be your own DIY Draft Detector. (Sorry, this title doesn’t come with a cool badge.)

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The most commonly used air-sealing technique is caulking, which is used to fill small gaps and openings. Other types of air-sealing techniques include:

If you’re uncomfortable with waving a live flame around your windows—or you don’t want your whole house to smell like patchouli incense—a variation on this trick is to use a smoke pen (sometimes also called a smoke pencil) instead of a candle or incense.

So here’s the deal: If your home qualifies for Sealed, our experts will take charge of the situation. We start with a home energy audit then put together a custom home upgrade plan that will make your house feel amazing.

If you suspect you have air leaks, you’re probably right. Most homes in the U.S. do, and according to ENERGY STAR, air leakage is responsible for up to 40% of the energy loss in American homes (1).

(Find a leak? Tap here to learn if putting plastic over windows works (spoiler: it doesn’t) or if  thermal curtains are any better at stopping air leaks.)

Comment your code. It will help you spot your mistakes faster, even if no one is actually gonna read it. You have to justify your Big-O complexity anyway, so might as well document it well.

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Everything went very smoothly, and my house feels cozy… no more cold and drafty spots. I strongly recommend using [Sealed].

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It may sound like we’re biased, but the fact is that there are literally hundreds of places air can escape in your home, and the professionals know exactly where to look and what type of supplies are needed to seal each kind of leak.

Unlike the 251 writing sessions, which can have quite brutal penalties for mistakes in proofs, 451 writing sessions are interactive, giving students opportunities to correct their mistakes if they make them. In general, graders of oral sessions are more lenient than a comparable writing session in 251.

The second portion of every HW is a programming section. This part of the HW usually involves implementing a key algorithm learned in the course. As of when I took the course, the languages offered to code the algorithms are

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Ultimately, the blower door test is the best way to get an accurate assessment of your home’s airtightness. It’s worth investing in if you’re ready to fix your house’s problems at the source, make your house comfortable, and save energy (which will also save money long term).

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A word of caution: Air sealing or insulating the wrong way can cause moisture problems that can lead to structure and indoor air quality issues. It’s crucial to get air sealing right. That way, you’ll reduce your energy waste and drafts for good.)

Start by closing all exterior doors and windows. Then turn off any fans, humidifiers, and other sources of moving air in your home.

Next, walk through your house and gently hold your hand around the edges of doors and windows, light switches, electrical outlets, and plumbing fixtures.

T/F: Mostly just questions about properties of algorithms. For example, you may be tested about the Big-O time/space complexity of an algorithm, or what steps are performed for a particular algorithm.

As a responsible exam-taker, you should make a mental roadmap of how you want to do the exam. For example, if you think getting the T/F questions out of the way first is good for you, then do that first.

Short answer: Usually a simple application of an algorithm learned in class, or filling in some blanks for the application of an algorithm. For example, a short answer question on Bellman-Ford might involve filling in the edge weight calculations for a few iterations. You could also be asked to calculate an expected value of iterations for an algorithm, or be asked to calculate the Big-O of a slightly modified version of an algorithm you have learned in class.

One of the best things about this test is that it makes it easy to see which leaks are letting in the most air. A light waver means a small leak. A big waver? Well, you’ve clearly got bigger problems.

Long answer: Usually full proofs to justify a theorem. These are usually the most difficult parts of the exam, since they require more than just regurgitating some memorized formula or algorithm. However, they can be prepared for, by studying the proofs for algorithms you have done in the course. Usually, if you are stuck on a proof, you can try to mimic a proof you've learned in class, and that can give you some help on constructing a proof that works for the problem.

(We probably don’t need to tell you this, but if you do use a candle, be extremely careful. We’re not responsible for accidents.)

In addition, since because of this leniency, you usually don't have to write out full in-detail solutions in prep for the session. You are usually fine just knowing 80% of how to do the problem, and filling in whatever gaps you didn't explicitly prepare for.

The most common type of air sealant is caulk, which is used to fill small gaps and openings. Other types of sealants include:

To check for air leaks around windows, shut all the windows and doors then hold a burning incense stick near the window. If the smoke wavers, you have an air leak. You can also hold toilet paper around the window—if it moves, you’ve got unwanted airflow.

Home air leaks overwork your HVAC system. If you don’t find and fix air leaks in your home, your air conditioning and heating units will struggle to maintain the temperature you want, which shortens their lifespan, raises your utility bills, and makes your house stuffy in summer and drafty in winter.

Ultimately, it takes building science knowhow, a lot of gumption, and determination to go into every dusty, dirty, spidery space to seal all those air-leaking culprits.

If you’re interested in saving money (and who isn’t?), you can get all of these professional diagnostic tests done—and the problems fixed—for no (or very little) upfront cost if your home qualifies to work with Sealed.

A thermal air leak detector is a handheld device that uses sensors to detect temperature differences. When used correctly, they work well to detect air leaks in your home, but they’re definitely not a substitute for getting a professional blower door test.

For most people, C++ and Java are the way to go, but if you're hardcore, SML is out there. There is an Autolab that gives you unlimited attempts to submit and try to pass all the tests, with no hidden tests, so there is a lot less pressure for the programming assignments. Although, if you have a bug, you usually have to write your own tests to figure out what is wrong. There is also a leaderboard to encourage competition among your peers, although most people are happy to just get full credit.

The class is very well-organized in lectures, where every lecture has a set of notes or slides, and might even have past iterations, so can be read before the course starts.

You’ll get the best results when you hire an experienced professional. (See if you qualify for expert air sealing with Sealed here.)

Keep in mind that DIY tests will only uncover the most obvious leaks—you’ll need a professional to do a blower-door test if you want a full analysis of the issue.

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If your window or door is greedy and won’t give back the cash easily, that’s a good sign. It’s probably closing tightly enough to keep outside air out.

Overall, the class is a very standard, well-organized, and straightforward class. There are not many surprises, and you can do well in this class if you can learn how to recognize and apply the correct algorithms to problems.

DIY air-leak tests are a good starting place, but without a professional, you would never be able to find every single air leak that’s wasting energy in your home.

Use version control to manage your work (e.g. git) I found that one repo was enough for all the HWs, no need for one repo per HW since the assignments are relatively small.

The are two parts for every HW, a proof-based theory portion that is done as a group, and a programming section, that is done individually. They usually have different due dates, as HWs are done with oral presentations, that are based off of a first-come-first-serve signup basis, and programming assignments have historically been due on Sunday.

Sealed did a great job with insulating my home. The drafts are gone which makes the house more comfortable and warmer. […] I’m saving money on my heating bill. Sealed did a great job and I highly recommend them.

That way, the air you pay to heat and condition will actually stay in your house—and you’ll stay comfortable 365 days a year. (Novel concept!)

You can also do a visual inspection around your home’s foundation, in crawl spaces (don’t forget the rim joists down there), and in the attic. Look for obvious cracks, openings, and missing insulation or caulk.

The big question here, of course, is why would you get a blower door test if you can save money by testing for air leaks yourself?

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An air leak detector is a small, handheld device that uses sensors to detect air leaks. There are two kinds of air detectors: ultrasonic and thermal. Ultrasonic air leak detectors detect the high-frequency sound that can be heard when air is escaping from a hole or crack. Thermal air leak detectors work by detecting temperature differences between the inside and outside of a home.

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Air leaks are gaps or openings in your home where air can escape (or seep in). Air leaks are extremely common because it’s natural for homes to settle, shift, and develop gaps as years go by.

They are also expertly trained in air sealing correctly to allow the appropriate amount of healthy airflow in your home.

Have some sort of debugging system setup. Print debugging usually suffices for figuring out most issues with algorithm code.

To use an air leak detector, simply turn it on and move it around the perimeter of your home, around doors and windows, etcetera—you know the drill by now.

(Or sometimes your home wasn’t air sealed properly or built with sufficient insulation in the first place, so it’s been leaking air since day one!)

If you’re serious about finding the leaks in your home, using an air leak detector is one of the most accurate at-home tests. There are two main types: thermal leak detectors and ultrasonic leak detectors.

The first portion is a proof-based written section. In 451, you get to choose a group of 3 to work on these problems. Instead of asking for a written submission of all the problems, the course staff holds "oral sessions," which are presentations of the HW problem solutions by the group. The structure of the oral session is that the course staff chooses 3 problems at random for the group members to do individually, which means every group member should know how to do all the problems.

Both candles and incense sticks are extremely sensitive to airflow, making this a highly visual DIY test for air leaks. The steps are simple:

Plus every home upgrade package with Sealed is tailored to your situation, so you’ll get what you need (and nothing you don’t) for very little upfront cost (maybe even zero upfront cost).

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Go into the drafty room, shut all the doors and windows, and move your hand—slowly—around the perimeter of all doors and windows, as well as any other potential access points to outside air. Feel any air coming in? Bingo.

(Learn how to fix drafty windows here or watch the quick video below to learn more about how outside air gets inside your home.)

Both types of air leak detectors are available at most hardware stores, and they typically cost between $20 and $50 (here’s a highly-rated one that costs about $40).

Then just grab a length of toilet paper and move it—slowly and methodically—around the perimeter of your window and door frames. Watch for it to waver. When it does, you’ve found another air leak.

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But leak detection—and repair—can go a long way toward saving energy and making your home more comfortable. (Depending on where you live, you can seal air leaks for $0 upfront if your house qualifies. Find out how.)

The first step in finding air leaks is to… look for them. Take a walk through your home and look for any cracks or gaps—however small. It’s likely you’ll find air leaks around:

Writing automated testing scripts is super helpful. For example, with C++ you can use Makefiles to build your test suite.

Although you're "just coding an algorithm," you can make your life significantly better by coding with good practices. For me, I did the following (I chose C++):

The blower door test is performed using a specialized machine that conducts a pressurization test in your home to find air leaks.