Cleaning products can be a costly expense on a family’s grocery list. Depending on the brand of cleaner or detergent, those bottles and jugs can eat up the weekly budget. Plus, the ingredient list on the back of those products…
Many people are interested in going green at home, but they aren’t sure where to start. It’s hard to improve your energy efficiency when you aren’t sure how much energy you are using or how the energy is being used….
The kitchen is a gathering spot; this is the space where we eat, cook, socialize and unite as a family. While this space is one of our home’s most functional spaces, the kitchen is the room where homeowners can make…
There is a lot of room for improvement in the U.S. when it comes to conserving energy. In fact, it’s estimated that about 68% of the energy consumed in the U.S. every year is wasted. This is a major problem,…
Living a greener lifestyle is more important now than ever before. But many homeowners who want to make their homes more energy efficiency aren’t sure where to start. Here’s what you need to know to improve energy efficiency at home:…
The fireplace is often the focal point of a room. It’s not just the fireplace itself that catches your eye, but also the mantel that sits above it. The mantel can set the tone for the whole room, so learning…
Improving the energy efficiency of your home can reduce your carbon footprint, protect the planet, and increase your home’s resale value. But energy efficiency comes at a cost. Some green home improvement projects are inexpensive, whereas others can cost thousands….
Temperatures are starting to fall, which means energy consumption will most likely start to rise. People tend to consume more energy in the winter in order to stay warm with heaters, electric blankets, and hot showers. But staying warm comes…
It’s almost time to put up the Christmas tree, string the lights and bake batches of holiday cookies and fudge. As the holidays draw near, the countdown for checking off the gift lists also begins. Not sure what to get…
Homeowners who are starting to outgrow their homes often think the only solution is moving into a bigger house, but that’s not the case. Turning your garage into a usable living space is a great way to enlarge your home—and…
