Energy Efficient Homes

Weatherizing a home can save roughly 31% of electric energy expenditure. This significant energy efficiency saves money for families and reduces pollution as well. Here’s what you can do to do a...

The most-popular method of heating homes in North America is the forced-air furnace. Not only can the system heat every room in a house, but in the heat of summer, it can send air-conditioned air...

With the recent concern over home heating costs, anthracite coal is re-surging in popularity. For many consumers, a greener option such as natural gas or solar power is not yet affordable or...

The first step in replacing your home thermostat is to see how many wires your central air system has. A furnace-only system has only two wires, but a system with both a furnace and an air...

Is your house warm in some places and not in others? Do you freeze in the morning when you go downstairs? Are you trying to save money on heating costs? Then this is the place to be.

A Home Energy Audit is a great project that most homeowners can do themselves but as there are highly skilled professionals that can provide a much more in depth analysis of your home and your...

A way to get an endless supply of air at a constant temperature. In the summer it takes less energy to cool the air, in the winter it takes less to heat the air.

Gas and oil furnace have a vent pipe or flue that sends the gaseous by-products of combustion to the outdoors. Depending on the type of furnace, venting takes place through a plastic pipe on the...

Building a solar furnace is one way of harnessing the sun. In this time of high energy costs, alternate means of generating heat are welcome. This article can help.

If you are like me, and you would love to take your home off the grid (get independent of the power company), then you will have to estimate the power usage in your home before you can decide what...

With heating bills rising all the time, it’s no surprise that people cannot longer afford to keep their furnace on like they used to. Whether is a case of budgeting or a true emergency in...

During the winter, there's nothing worse after a long day's work than coming home to a chilly home. Nevertheless, with energy costs being what they are, it's a bad idea to run your gas furnace all...

With energy costs continually on the rise, buying energy efficient appliances has become a must. Whether we need to heat our home or cook our food, everyone wants products that aren't going to...

During the winter, there's nothing worse after a long day's work than coming home to a chilly home. Nevertheless, with energy costs being what they are, it's a bad idea to run your gas furnace all...

With energy costs continually on the rise, buying energy efficient appliances has become a must. Whether we need to heat our home or cook our food, everyone wants products that aren't going to...

You may think your home is buttoned up tight for the colder months, but yours may be one of an estimated 45 million American homes that have inadequate insulation. Sadly, insulation is one...