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
Category: Energy Efficiency
Energy efficiency measures such as using CFL bulbs, air sealing, and monitoring energy usage among others have many benefits. Energy efficiency leads to a reduction in your carbon footprint and energy bills at the same time.
Can a CFL Be Used with A Timer, Photocell, or Motion Sensor?
It takes complex technology to get compact fluorescent lights (CFLs) to save 75% more energy than incandescent lighting, but is this same technology limited when it comes to lighting controls such as timers, photocells, and Read More
5 Factors to Consider When Choosing LED Reflectors
The light-emitting diode, or LED, has been in existence for a while — your digital clock and flashlight have been using it for years, but only recently have LEDs been considered as the primary source Read More
Replacing an Incandescent Reflector with a CFL Flood
There are at least 30 light fixtures in the average home, with a significant amount of them being reflector lights. Also known as flood lights, these bulbs are generally used in recessed ceiling and outdoor Read More
A Bathroom Fan Timer Helps Ventilate and Save
The easiest way to save energy (and ultimately money) throughout the home is to regain control of the way the energy is being used. When you ventilate the bathroom, how often do you take into Read More
Choosing Circular Fluorescent Light Bulbs
It can be difficult replacing a circline CFL. Circular fluorescent light bulbs differ in many ways and sometimes come with manufacture-only specifics. So which one is right for your light fixture, and how can you Read More
DIY Spray Foam Insulation: A Cost Effective Way to Insulate
With the intense rise of heat and humidity, energy conservation for homeowners is more significant than ever. Homeowners are finding an increase in their energy bills and are unaware that they can reduce costs by Read More
Insulating with Duct Mastic Helps You Save in Summer
As the high temperatures across the country start to set records, what steps have you taken to reduce the amount of money being spent to cool your home? For many, the answer is insulating the Read More
Installing an Attic Tent to Reduce Energy Loss at Home
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
Best Way to Cool Attic: Solar Powered Attic Ventilation
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