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: Saving Energy
Saving energy can be done in a number of ways such as sealing air leaks, controlling temperatures, reducing water heater usage, and using LED bulbs and fixtures to name a few. Saving energy also leads to saving money on energy costs.
Why and How to Use Rope Caulk at Home
When you hear the word “putty,” does that bouncy, shapable toy you were always told not to get stuck on the floor come to mind? Hopefully, by the time you are finished reading you’ll have 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
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
Weatherproofing Doors Makes for a More Comfy Home and Wallet
Trying to heat the whole neighborhood? Doors by their definition are meant to be opened … and closed. When in use, it is the single largest hole in your home insulation. So make sure when Read More
How to Weatherproof Your Electrical Outlets
There are many places where energy may be escaping the home: the basement, attic, and garage to name a few. Electrical outlets and wall switches are sources for air leaks that are very often overlooked, Read More
Electrical Outlet Insulation for Quick Energy Savings
During winter, can you feel cold air coming in through electrical outlets located on exterior walls? More often than not, outlets and wall switches are left out when insulating a home. This contributes to both Read More
A Fan Light Switch Prevents Molding and Saves Energy
How long do you keep the bathroom fan on after taking a shower? If it is on for less than 20 minutes, mold can build up over time, aggravating respiratory problems such as asthma, and Read More
Take Baby Steps with Energy & Water Conserservation Kits
The world we live in today is much different than the world our grandparents, and to some extent even our parents, lived in. According to the HCF (Hinkle Charitable Foundation), in 2007 51% of electricity Read More
What Is CFL Color Temperature or CRI?
Every year we see an increase in the interest people have in energy efficient products. Among such products is the CFL (Compact Fluorescent Lamp), which is produced to replace. Some might worry that as a result of the CFL not consuming as much energy as the incandescent bulb, the options in brightness as well as color would be fewer. Once an understanding of the CFL color spectrum is gained, you will realize this is far from the truth.