Every April 22nd we take time to show love and appreciation for our planet. There are many ways to celebrate Earth Day, and here are 3 simple things you can do as a family to Read More
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Finding the Right Door Sweep for Your Home
With or without a security system, your door may allow access to intruders — but not the kind you have in mind. Dust, cold air, bugs, and more use the open spaces between door bottoms Read More
LED Recessed Lighting Options
Recently, I decided to replace the ugly fluorescent tubes in kitchen with recessed lighting. I wanted to go with a LED recessed lighting retrofit because of the energy savings and also because they’re finally becoming very affordable. There Read More
Recycling is Good but Reusing is Even Better!
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
Weatherproofing Windows Reduces Drafts in a Home
In a home that lacks proper insulation, air leaks occur year-round. However, they are most easily felt during the winter months. For example, if you sit at a window that is poorly insulated, or place Read More
Simple Ways to Weatherize: How to Pick the Correct Size Attic Tent
During extreme weather months, the attic tends to be the area of the home that gets the coldest. This is because most attics are not well insulated, and are either too hot or too cold. Read More
Simple Way to Weatherize: V Seal Weatherstrip Reduces Drafts in Winter
Pick a window in your house. When you place your hand next to it, do you feel a draft coming in? If you do, you are facing an insulation problem. Windows that are not properly 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
Measuring Shower Water Usage Helps Save Water
How many times a day is the shower run at your home? How long is each shower? A shower can be a great way to unwind after a long day of work or school. It Read More
Saying Goodbye to the Fireplace Draft with the help of a Chimney Balloon
For many, ushering in winter is financially stressful because of the increase in the energy bill, as the thermostat is being constantly manipulated to maintain a comfortable temperature during the colder months. When weatherproofing, people Read More