Every homeowner should routinely perform an energy audit of his or her home. With apps like HomeSelfe, a home energy audit can be done in as little as five minutes. But if you want to go the extra mile, hire…
Wall insulation slows down the flow of heat that travels out of your home during the winter and into your home during the summer. With proper insulation, you can reduce the need for your heating and cooling system and save…
Hoping to save electricity and reduce your energy bills every month? Start by using common products that you may find throughout your home, including these ten:
Many homeowners never think twice about their hot water heaters. Since they are often tucked in a basement or garage, it can be easy to forget about these appliances. However, they should never be excluded from home energy efficiency projects!…
You glance out your window and notice your neighbor Bill across the street, mowing his grass. Guiltily you realize that yours is now the longest lawn in the neighborhood. Oh well; at least you don’t have as many dandelions in…
On average, your home’s lighting accounts for about 12% of your energy bill. That means that there is definitely an opportunity to reduce the amount of energy that you’re using to brighten your home. Fortunately, there are a few easy…
Summer is here and vacation plans are in full-swing. There’s no better way to see the sights and get to know a landscape than through a road trip. But with rising gas prices every summer, hitting the open road might…
You love the house! Maybe it’s a mid-century classic in a great area neighborhood or a sweet little bungalow in a trending area filled with new restaurants and entertainment. Whatever living space you envision, you’ll probably need a mortgage or…
Is there anything more important to a home’s comfort, its livability, its promise of welcome every day than the ability to heat and cool the air in which we live, eat and sleep? Ever since Cro-Magnon man sought shelter millennia…
The days of winter are long gone and spring is quickly coming to an end. What does that mean? Summer is right around the corner, and it’s time for seasonal maintenance around your home! Get your house ready for the…
