Save with Maintenance on HVAC
July 18th, 2011You know you are always going to have heating and cooling bills, for instance. But are they higher than they need to be?
What Is the Single Biggest Money-Saver Upgrade You Can Make?
July 15th, 2011While it would be great if there was a simple answer to this question, the real right answer depends to a great extent on your own particular situation. There are literally dozens of steps you can take to save on your home heating and cooling costs, and which ones are most appropriate for you will have a lot to do with what you already have, how you use it and where you live.
Energy Performance Ratings for Windows, Doors, Skylights
July 13th, 2011When you are picking out windows, doors or skylights for your home, you will have a lot of factors to take into consideration. Not the least of these is how well or poorly the product in question will transfer heat into your home or help to block it out. Luckily, there are actually energy performance ratings listed on most windows, doors and skylights so that you can make the most informed decision possible about which product is best for you.
Save by Caulking Crevices and Penetrations
July 11th, 2011They are nothing to be ashamed of. Really, everyone has them. You know – those little cracks and crevices that you always mean to get around to caulking but just have not found the time for yet. But they are so small, they cannot possibly be causing that many problems, right?
Save with Insulation
July 8th, 2011When you are looking for ways to save money around the house, it can be difficult to know where to begin…
Save Money with Coupons
July 6th, 2011HVAC and plumbing services are not things that you usually think about using coupons for, but that does not mean you should have to pay too much for emergency or other HVAC and plumbing services…
Maintenance Really Does Save Money
July 4th, 2011When it comes to your home heating and cooling systems, you really cannot go wrong with proper annual maintenance. While it may seem like an unnecessary expense, especially if your systems are relatively new, you will save a lot in the long run if you pay that small fee once a year for each system…
What Do the Energy Stars Indicate?
July 1st, 2011If you’re in the market for any type of appliance for your home, you’ve probably come across some that boast an Energy Star certification. But what does this really mean? After all, there are all types of special labels that manufacturers put on their products to make them look better, so how can you know which ones are really worth paying attention to?
I Have a Room that Won’t Stay Warm or Cool
June 29th, 2011When you have a home heating or cooling system installed, you expect it to keep all areas of your home at the same temperature unless you tell it otherwise. But sometimes you’ll find that one of the rooms in your home just won’t stay warm no matter how high you turn up the heat. This can be a very frustrating situation, particularly if that room is one you use a lot.
