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.
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
Saving Made Simple with A Programmable Timer
There is almost no better feeling than to be in total control of the way your money is spent, agreed? It is very much possible to get this feeling each time the energy bill arrives. 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
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
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