Save Energy, Save Money, Live Better!
Here’s an easy trap to fall into: You know your heating bills are high. So you’re sitting at home one chilly day with a warm coffee or tea, and you see a commercial for a local contracting company. Their message? High efficiency furnaces will end your misery! That’s right, call them for a no obligation […]
Let’s face it – any time is the right time when it comes to saving money! You may think of utility savings in the colder winter months, when you see your first high heat or gas bill. But the truth is, saving money on utilities, whether it is natural gas, electricity or water is a […]
Energy conservation is not ‘free’ – even if your actions don’t directly cost any money. There is an investment of time and effort, in addition to money (in some cases) that needs to be examined. For example, energy conservation practices can be measured in terms of effort. It takes very little effort to turn a […]
If you live in the United States, the Government requires that appliances have an energy guide, which is a yellow decal applied to the appliance that tells you about the efficiency and energy usage of the appliance. Compare energy guides when shopping – you can potentially save a lot of money by purchasing an appliance […]
It’s too easy to think about your heating and gas very narrowly. When you are taking a nice hot shower or bath, for example, are you thinking about your heating costs? Gas cost? No, probably not. But if you are using a natural gas hot water heater, your costs are being directly affected. The same […]
Okay, yeah, simple repairs are great because anyone can do them. You don’t have to hire a contractor to caulk your window, or find and seal simple gaps. You don’t need to spend hundreds for replacing your furnace filter. In fact, there are a lot of advantages to simple repairing. But one to me stands […]
Do this by picking the battles you can win. In other words, don’t take on mammoth projects like replacing whole windows, siding or insulation yourself unless you really know what you’re doing and you can get it done quickly and correctly the first time. After all, that’s what there are professional contractors for. They get […]
First, every home, and I mean EVERY HOME, has heat loss. There are no two ways about it. Heat is lost through windows, doors, little openings, cracks, crevices, crawl spaces, uninsulated areas, attics, basements, baseboards, and more. It’s absolutely amazing how many ways heat can escape your home. In fact, even if you were to […]
Let me tell you something. You are in the best position possible to find and fix your home’s problems. Why? How? Because you live in it. You know what areas feel cold at certain times. You know what lights you usually keep on, and for what reason. You know which windows and hallways are drafty. […]
Often times you will see something like “save 15% on your energy bill”. This promise is alluring because we think of 15% being quite a substantial savings. After all, 15% of $100 is $15. Would you like to save $15 or more on your energy bill next month? Here’s the hidden problem – the 15% […]