Save Energy, Save Money, Live Better!
Your home is your biggest investment. So, investing in it almost always makes sense. What are some of the best home improvement projects for improving the energy efficiency of your home? And which of these can you do yourself? The Best Home Improvement Projects Insulation Upgrades: Adding or improving insulation in your home’s attic, walls, […]
Autumn is almost here, which means for some areas of North America we are heading into another heating season. How can we lower heating bills in autumn and through winter? Let’s get ready for Autumn savings. Heating Bills and Autumn Savings Lowering your heating bill in autumn can be achieved through a combination of energy-efficient […]
Home Energy Leaks are no joke – they waste energy, can be harmful to the environment, and possibly most important to you, they are harmful to your wallet. As you waste energy, you are literraly throwing money away. Nobody wants that. Here are some ways you can spot home energy leaks around your house or […]
Hi, I have a Frigidaire 7000 btu AC unit that rattles the whole window. I know the windows are old and I need new ones, how can i prevent the rattling without replacing the windows? -Frank Hello Frank, Rattling can be caused by two things: the vibration of the mechanical parts inside the unit which […]
For the most part, energy leaks or loss around windows (leaks that don’t have to do with the windows themselves: the panes, the construction, the actual unit itself) comes down to two main areas – the frame itself and the insulation around the frame. Energy can be lost whether the window is brand new and […]
I recently stumbled across a simple great article at “the Modern Zen Life” which talked about setting goals for success, and how successful people set goals. It really doesn’t matter what the goals are – the most important thing is really to set the goal and then plan for success. What’s powerful about this method […]
Now that spring is here in most areas of North America, our thoughts naturally turn to the outdoors. Some of us garden, while others clean up the yard that has been neglected during the winter months. Energy saving solar lights can usually be purchased in bundles and save on your electrical bill, because they don’t actually connect to your home’s energy “network”. Thus they don’t draw any power and cost you nothing to run or use daily.
It’s no secret there are a lot of different decisions to consider when purchasing solar panels. The truth is, it is relatively easy to build a small solar array in your backyard or on your roof that you can use to power small appliances or perhaps tie into the existing grid. Most consumers will choose […]
By: Muna wa Wanjiru If your home is freezing cold in the winter and blistering hot in the summer, then you need an effective insulation system for your home. Many homes have old insulation system or no insulation at all. Old insulation system looses some or complete effectiveness with passing years. There are many different […]
By: Robin Green If your windows are ancient and aren’t doing a passable job of keeping heat inside your home in winter (or keeping it out in warm weather), maybe it is time to consider having new, energy saving windows put in. But new windows, especially good quality energy efficient ones, can be prohibitively expensive. […]