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Installing an Attic Tent to Reduce Energy Loss at Home

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How often would you like the air from the attic to mix with the air in the living area of your home? Unless your attic is properly ventilated and insulated, the answer is probably never, Read More

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Recycling is Good but Reusing is Even Better!

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Recycling materials for further use is wonderful. However it still requires energy to transport the original materials to a sorting facility and then more energy to process it. And yet more energy to distribute it Read More

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Quickly Save Water Using a Toilet Tank Bank

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The bathroom accounts for the majority of indoor water use in the average home. Of all the water-consuming fixtures in the bathroom, the toilet wastes the most water. According to the US Environmental Protection Agency, Read More

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Comparing 2 Part Spray Foam to 1 Component Spray Foam

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As the season of extreme temperatures gets closer, have you given any consideration as to how you can regulate the cost of energy? Applying spray foam insulation in the rooms that are poorly insulated, such Read More

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Weatherizing with White Vinyl Tape

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A variety of tapes are used when attempting to weatherproof the home. Duct and foil tapes, for example, are commonly utilized for sealing leaky ductwork. The Venture Tape 460, also referred to as white vinyl Read More

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Low Flow Devices to Save Water at Home

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Together, faucets and showers account for approximately 33 percent of residential water use in the average home. Showers represent about 17 percent of water use, and faucets make up about 16 percent. Limiting the amount Read More

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Closed Cell Foam Vs. Open Cell Foam: What’s The Difference?

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Applying spray foam insulation to ceilings and walls is one of the best ways to insulate against drafts and outside air during extreme weather months, especially in rooms such as the attic and basement.  Sealing Read More

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Best Way to Cool Attic: Solar Powered Attic Ventilation

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There are many ways to stay cool and comfy during summer: eating ice cream, drinking lemonade, and sitting near a fan, to name a few. If your home has an attic, do you ever consider Read More

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Low Flow Faucet Aerators: Cheap Way to Save

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When you wash your hands or brush your teeth, how often do you stop to consider how much water is going down the drain? Probably not too often, right? The amount of water used at Read More

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How to Install Outlet Insulation in Your Home or Building

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Electrical outlets located on exterior walls can act as a gateway for air leaks and energy loss. In fact, this source is responsible for approximately five percent of all energy loss experienced in the average Read More