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Basically, make sure the thermostat location isn’t too hot, or too drafty. The thermostat measures the temperature and locating it in either location can throw off the reading. The effects can be disastrous for your utility bill. The area might be warm, so the thermostat will be tricked into thinking the heat has done its […]
Oh, what time savers these little guys are. The mailman delivers your mail through a slot in your door. No more walking out to the mailbox in the rain or snow or any other weather to get the mail. There’s one problem. Usually, these mail slots are very poorly insulated. Even if they are better […]
Am I really asking you to pick out and install some curtains? There’s a very, very good reason, aside from being fashionable. Which I’m not. Curtains, especially the heavier fabric ones, are good insulators. They retain heat very well, and also block a lot of cold air. Try this. If you have curtains, on a […]
What does locking your windows do? First, when a window is locked it typically forms a tighter seal between the two individual windows, so air is less likely to be leaked in our out of the house. Think about it. There has to be some gap for the windows to slide next to each other. […]
When you’re talking about saving money on your heating and cooling, aside from changing some habits, this is where most of your work will probably be…windows and doors. Plus…a lot of the work involved is simple and can be done in no time at all. Windows and doors are unique because they connect you and […]
Let’s face it – any time is the right time when it comes to saving money! You may think of utility savings in the colder winter months, when you see your first high heat or gas bill. But the truth is, saving money on utilities, whether it is natural gas, electricity or water is a […]
You don’t have to spend a lot of money to save money. Here’s a list of some common household items you can use throughout this site that can actually help save on heating or cooling costs (think of it as a supply list): Electrical Tape Weather resistant and can withstand temperatures of 15 – 194 […]
Turning up the thermostat in summer to 76 or 78 degrees F can reduce the stress on your A/C unit by as much as 10-15%. In the same way that turning down a thermostat in the winter months can save on your heating costs, turning up the thermostat in the warmer months will save you […]
There’s a newer product now that advertises great savings on your energy bills while being nearly invisible (if you want it to be). It is replaceable easy installation window film. The concept is simple and straightforward. Placing a special film, which can be cut or trimmed to size, over the window pane in theory reduces […]
I am all about saving money, and one frosty morning I discovered that one of my window panes was rather draft. Turns out that window had come loose and was longer in close contact with the bototm of the window sill. When this happens, the best course of action is usually to use foam tape […]