The refrigerator might be the biggest appliance in your kitchen, but the dishwasher might be the most important one. Having a dishwasher makes cleaning up after meals easy and convenient. But not all dishwashers are created equal. If you’re thinking…
Kitchen lights, bathroom lights, lights on the ceiling fan. Even the refrigerator’s ice machine has a little light. There are so many lights and lightbulbs in the home, and, chances are, one might be on right now. While those little…
The average household spends about $865 per year on heating and cooling. If you want to reduce your heating and cooling expenses, consider upgrading to energy efficient windows. Why? Heat loss and heat gain through your windows accounts for up…
The average household spends about $2,060 on energy bills every year. Air conditioning accounts for about 6% of this annual energy cost. In total, homeowners in the U.S. spend over $11 billion per year on powering their air conditioners. Fortunately,…
One of the keys to improving your home’s energy efficiency is minimizing heat loss and heat gain. Heat loss refers to heat that escapes from inside your home to outside in the winter. Heat gain, on the other hand, is…
While the majority of energy costs in the home may be attributed to the HVAC, the hot water heater and the washer and dryer also are top energy drains. According to Visual Capitalist, those laundry appliances account for 13 percent…
Many people are building new homes instead of purchasing existing homes. In fact, the U.S. Census reports that construction began on over 1.5 million new single-family homes in the month of April 2021. If you are building a new home,…
Typically, homeowners have a refrigerator that also offers a freezer space. These appliances are offered in different finishes and upgrades, including energy-efficient features. Some homeowners also might use a separate freezer to store bulk purchases of meat and other foods….
Many homes are designed with sliding glass doors overlooking their backyard, garden, pool or patio. These doors are beautiful and functional, but they are also a major source of heat loss in the winter and heat gain in the summer. …
A humidifier is used to add humidity into a space, and it may be recommended for particular health ailments. A dehumidifier, however, is used to take humidity—or dampness–out of a space. These appliances can remove excessive humidity and improve air…
