If you’re considering using a solar panel system to power your home, you probably have many questions that you’d like to have answered before you agree to have one installed by a contractor. The more you know, the better! But let’s take a look at one question in particular that virtually every homeowner in the …
Read MoreIf you’ve been researching the wide world of replacement windows with intent to buy some, there’s a good chance you’ve seen the term “energy efficient” fairly often. But many dealers and manufacturers will either stop there or fire off a list of features without explaining their benefits. How are you supposed to be confident that …
Read MoreSummer has more than arrived, and you’re wondering how you’ll manage to pay that high energy bill each month – one that’s started to rival your mortgage payments. So rather than accepting that you’ll be broke throughout the hot months, or sweaty the entire time, it’s time to talk about your home’s windows and how a …
Read MoreIt doesn’t take much digging to see the growing popularity of solar photovoltaic (PV) panels. Generating energy from the sun helps reduce reliance on traditional energy and makes for more efficient and affordable energy usage in the home. Solar panels are relatively easy to install and quickly pay for themselves in the vast majority of …
Read MoreWhen it comes to finding energy upgrades for the home, there are many choices available to homeowners, but the industry leader is ENERGY STAR®. These products get this special designation by following tight guidelines that were created by the US Environmental Protection Agency. The reason ENERGY STAR products are so popular is that the little …
Read MoreLED lights are one of the quickest and easiest ways to improve energy-efficiency in your home. Many people are familiar with them, but haven’t taken the time to truly understand what these lights are and how exactly they can help save money. LED stands for Light Emitting Diodes and these types of lights are among …
Read MoreGarages are used to park your car and for so much more – a work area, storage space, or just a junk room. While your garage may not be at the forefront of your mind when considering your home’s energy use, keeping it properly insulated can help you keep the rest of your home cooled …
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