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
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.
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
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
Choosing the Perfect Light Color and Light Brightness
Compact fluorescent light bulbs are produced to conserve energy, unlike their incandescent counterparts. For example, a 13-watt CFL is manufactured to replace a 60-watt incandescent, using only 22% of the power that the incandescent needs. 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
Chimney Balloon… An Ideal Way to Stop Drafts from Your Chimney
When weatherizing the home, homeowners often consider sealing outlets, wall switches, windows, and doors. However, many homeowners never consider weatherizing their chimney, as with a chimney balloon. While Jolly Old St. Nick is sneaking in 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.