Save Energy, Save Money, Live Better!
If you’re in the market for a new home, you might want to consider looking for one that uses energy more efficiently than your current home. In order to do this, you need to know how much energy your home currently uses. (If I could make a recommendation, check out the Energy Audit kit at […]
Some think it is far easier to save on energy if you own a house. After all, you have *almost* complete control over appliances and how they run in a house. And there is a certain degree of truth to that. You have greater responsibility over the appliances and their upkeep, but if something goes […]
Apartments can pose a unique challenge to people. Since most people who rent property do not own the property or aren’t under a rent-to-own contract, renters often times ignore energy saving tips. Their point of view, which is certainly understandable, is why pay for improvements that will reduce bill when I will not reap the […]
After you move in Keep your electricity bills in check right away! If you have the money, replace most or all of the lights with fluorescents. You can stagger this if you wish, and only buy or install the lights you anticipate using most often. Take the old incandescent bulbs, and carefully place them in […]
Let’s say you’re apartment hunting. Do a brief “mini” energy audit while you’re walking through the apartment. When you inspect an apartment, carefully look at the heating and cooling ducts, and especially the windows. Do the windows or doors feel drafty? Do they look old? Are they in good condition? Would you be comfortable sitting […]