All Blogs

emergency weatherization plan

Bubble vs. Needle Spray Aerators

In deciding the right low flow aerator, you have a choice in the water flow stream. You can select between a bubble or aerated stream and a Needle spray. Both restrict water flow, but the Read More

emergency weatherization plan

Smoke Pencil: What it is and How it Helps Save Energy

While it may sound like the latest craze in runway makeup, the smoke pencil has benefits far beyond the superficial. What does it do? Resembling a gadget straight out of a 1980’s sci-fi flick, this Read More

emergency weatherization plan

LED Recessed Lighting Options

Recently, I decided to replace the ugly fluorescent tubes in kitchen with recessed lighting. I wanted to go with a LED recessed lighting retrofit because of the energy savings and also because they’re finally becoming very affordable. There Read More

emergency weatherization plan

Simple Ways to Save Water for Toilets

If you’re not mindful, that large bowl of water waiting to be flushed will take your money with it. 30% of the water used in your home is dedicated to the toilet alone. To make Read More

emergency weatherization plan

The Many Benefits of Duct Sealing

While checking every nook and cranny for possible air leaks, it can be easy to forget some of the bigger culprits right in our faces. Air ducts are placed throughout the house to bring heat Read More

emergency weatherization plan

3 Places to Insulate with an Attic Stairway Cover

So you have an attic on the top level of your house and it’s leaking gobs of cold air out in the winter — making the second floor of your house frigid.  How to fix Read More

emergency weatherization plan

5 Important Facts About GU24 Bulbs

With incandescent light bulbs going the way of the Canadian penny, the time to learn about GU24 lamps is now. These consumer-friendly light bulbs are quickly becoming the new standard for energy efficient lighting, so Read More

emergency weatherization plan

Cut Lighting Costs with an Occupancy Sensor

Have you ever experienced the sense of relief that comes with turning the lights on after a sudden nighttime power outage? Motion sensors, or occupancy sensors, bring the same relief and don’t require an act Read More

emergency weatherization plan

How and Where to Use Black Foam

Need an outside solution to poor insulation on your home? If you’re a fan of easy DIY projects, consider insulating the outside with black foam — an easily installed, quick and efficient sealant. There are Read More

emergency weatherization plan

Stay Warm and Save with Window Air Conditioner Covers

During the hotter months of the year, there is often nothing more comforting than knowing you have a working air conditioning unit. If this unit is of the indoor wall variety, that comfort can easily Read More