Insulation is often underappreciated. When your home’s insulation is up to the task, you can enjoy the benefits of lower heating and cooling costs, fewer drafts, and better temperature and sound isolation. Most homeowners don’t give their insulation a second… Read More
Archive for the ‘ Energy Efficient Home Improvement ’ Category
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3 Home Improvement Ideas for Electrical Upgrades
Your home’s electrical system is incredibly complex and requires a professional touch for maintenance, upgrades, and expansion. Many homeowners tend to leave electrical projects by the wayside for more exciting things like additions, kitchen renovations, and landscaping projects. Still, the… Read More
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Have an Efficient New Year: Creating an Energy-Efficient Home in 2021
As we head into 2021, many of us are looking toward the future with optimism and determination. For some homeowners, their goals for the year include creating a more energy-efficient home and decreasing their energy usage and waste. There are… Read More
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Home Remodeling Basics: What Homeowners Should Know When Switching to Natural Gas
There are plenty of ways to heat a home: oil furnaces, electric heat pumps, and pellet stoves are all popular choices throughout the United States. Still, one method that seems to be all the rage is natural gas. This affordable… Read More
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Things to Consider Before Installing a New Air Conditioner
Summer is fast approaching, and countless homeowners across the country will be shopping for new air conditioners to beat the summer heat this year. Whether you are replacing your old unit or are putting central air into an old house… Read More
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Should I Upgrade to Energy Efficient Windows?
When it comes time to replace your windows, it’s often because the old ones have broken, clouded, or ruining the curb appeal of your home. The process of replacing the windows is actually pretty simple, but it is time-consuming. It… Read More
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Now is the Best Time to Replace Your Windows
With cold winter weather creeping in, it’s the perfect time to replace your windows. A lot of heat is lost through older windows in the winter season, so now is the best time to take on the kind of home… Read More
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How To Make Your Home More Energy-Efficient
Are you tired of spending tons of money on your utility bills every month? The good news is that there are probably a few solutions to your dilemma. More than likely, you are wasting electricity at various points in your… Read More
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How to Make Your Bathroom More Energy Efficient
We live in an environmentally conscious era. To many, it’s important that we all pay attention to our energy usage. Lowering our use of energy greatly reduces the impact on the environment and our wallets. The bathroom is pretty wasteful;… Read More
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Why You Should Replace Your Windows Before Winter Arrives
No one really thinks about the quality of their windows before it’s too late. It’s sometimes hard to tell if your windows are inadequate for the winter season, because we’re not all experts–but when you get it wrong, there can… Read More