What Are the Insulation Options for a Pier and Beam Foundation?
Have you noticed chilly floorboards in your home no matter how high the thermostat runs? If your home is built on a pier and beam foundation, you may need to add insulation.
Have you noticed chilly floorboards in your home no matter how high the thermostat runs? If your home is built on a pier and beam foundation, you may need to add insulation.
Are you looking for ways to save energy – and make sure you save money, too? One of the best solutions is utility programs that award you with rebates and discounts based on your energy-friendly practices. The key is finding…
Do your feet get cold walking around the house in the middle of winter even when the heat is on full blast? If so, it sounds like you may need to insulate your crawlspace foundation. A crawlspace is a type…
Whether it’s due to repair or renovation, at some point you’ll probably need to replace a light switch. We’re talking about the most basic of switches, a “single pole”, technically, a switch that’s either “on” or “off.” You can save…
Damp, unlivable basements are a big waste of energy and money! Consider your mortgage in terms of dollars per square foot. If you can’t use your basement, you could be wasting a quarter or more of that square footage you…
Rebates can be difficult to find and therefore go unused, wasting millions of dollars every year. Homeselfe’s team of researchers has pulled top local energy rebates in Los Angeles and Orange counties for residents to take advantage of the savings…
Is your electric hot water heater not working? Don’t panic! There are a number of common problems that can arise with an electric hot water heater, some that can be resolved with a quick fix, and others that will require…
Building a home from the ground up? An exciting project, but one that requires time and research to ensure everything goes smoothly. The first decision you may be faced with is what type of foundation you want beneath your house….
Windows are wonderful additions to any home. They give us light and a beautiful view of the outdoors, but they can also affect your home’s energy efficiency. Windows can notoriously let unwanted air enter and escape, whether they are installed…
Every year the IRS and federal government offer a number of tax credits to homeowners based on how they generate and use energy in their home. The more efficient your home is, the bigger the credit you’ll receive.