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Older homes weren't built with the same energy-conserving techniques common today--so you need to be extra vigilant as well as take some extra steps to keep your older home warm during the winter....
Suffering from sticker shock every time you open a utilities bill? Here are some simple steps you can take to cut down on your energy comsumption and take a bite out of that monthly bill.
Winter is a time of year when we should be conserned with heat loss in our homes. There are some simple tricks and ideas for making your home warmer and saving on heating bills this winter.
Insulate your attic floor with fiberglass batt insulation to reduce heat loss through your ceiling. Fiberglass batt insulation is the easiest insulation for a do-it-yourself homeowner to install,...
By installing radiant barrier foil under your roof you can save up to 17% on your cooling bills in the summer. Follow these simple instructions to learn how to install radiant barrier in your house.
According to the US Department of Energy's Energy Star website, approximately 20 percent of the air that moves through our duct systems escapes through a poorly sealed area. When the air...
If you have done everything you can to cool down your home and you find that your home is still extremely hot during the summer months, it may be time to install a radiant barrier in the attic....
Insulation is one of the most important elements to maintaining an energy-efficient and cost-effective home. Good insulation will keep warm air in during the winter, and hot air out during the...
Keeping your home cool during the summer can be quite difficult. Follow the steps below to help cool your home.
During the hot summer months it can be a challenge to keep your house cool. Air conditioning is generally the first method of choice when maintaining a cool temperature. Air conditioning can be...
Purchasing an electric or solar attic fan may not provide the savings that homeowners expect. Installing roof ridge vents and more attic insulation are better options, experts say. Adding roof...
I will give you some tips on how to cool your home better and save you some dollars in the process!
Cutting back on energy use during the hot summer months can save you big money. Here are some tips on how to save energy and money while making your home energy use more efficient.
Insulating an attic crawl space will help maintain a consistent temperature in your home and will also help reduce your heating and cooling bills. It’s not hard to do even if the area is not...
Around 50% of energy loss is due to poor insulation. Older homes are especially important to consider insulating, because there were times when no insulation was installed or very little...
An improperly insulated attic can be a real waste of energy. The heat rises in your home and slips through the ceiling and then out through the attic. In the summer, the heat of the day beats down...
To save money on heating bills during the winter season, you can take these 5 quick and easy steps to make your home more energy-efficient.
Replacing the ductwork in a house is a tough job whether it is located under the house or in the attic. Even then, the restricted space will cause the job to go slow, so plan this when there is...
As the weather heats up, your air conditioner works harder to keep your home cool. Your electricity bills may more than double, and you may have to service your A/C more, since it has to work...
Seems like the cost of living keeps creeping up, especially the cost of energy. I will show you what you can do to reduce the cost of energy and start saving today!
The benefits of proper attic ventilation are twofold: the reduction of heat build up cools the house and reduces energy cost. There is also the reduction in moisture vapors lessens the likelihood...
By pulling in cooler air, a whole-house fan reduces or eliminates the need for air conditioning. Best of all, whole-house fans use only one-tenth of the energy that air conditioning does. But when...
With the high cost of utilities these days, cooling your home with an exhaust fan or a series of exhaust fans makes a lot of sense. However, if you don't pay attention to how you're using your...
Heat always flows from warmer spaces to colder spaces, and that's why you should insulate your attic. Good insulation keeps the heated air in your living area during the winter and prevents the...