Energy Saving Tips to Help Lower Your Heating and Cooling Bills
October 8, 2008
Programmable thermostats and window treatments can keep down the costs of staying cooler in the summer and warmer in the winter. Here are some other minor home improvements you can make to your home that can have a major impact on your energy bill:
Change to CFL Bulbs. Americans could save close to $8 billion in […]
Save Money on Heating and Cooling Costs with the Right Window Treatments
October 6, 2008
Programmable thermostats were the topic of the first energy saving question I had for the experts at the Home Depot. The next question I asked has to do with a “dispute” I have with my wife. We have curtains across a big sliding glass door in the back of the house and I’m always closing […]
Programmable Thermostats and Energy Saving Advice from The Home Depot
October 4, 2008
High energy prices are causing many people to look more closely at how much money they spend on heating and cooling their home. The good news is that there are usually relatively minor things you can do to make your home or appartment more energy efficient, saving on your heating and cooling bill. The bad […]
Tips to Cut Your Water Heating Costs
February 28, 2008
This week I’m featuring Energy Saving tips, save some money by conserving energy!
Water heating is the third largest energy expense in your home. It typically accounts for about 16% of your utility bill. There are four ways to cut your water heating bills: use less hot water, turn down the thermostat on your water heater, […]
Save Money with Energy Efficient Windows
February 27, 2008
This week I’m featuring Energy Saving tips, save some money by conserving energy!
Windows can be one of your home’s most attractive features. Windows provide views, daylighting, ventilation, and solar heating in the winter.
Unfortunately, they can also account for 10% to 25% of your heating bill. During the summer, sunny windows make your air conditioner work […]
Energy Tips for Heating and Cooling Your Home - Fireplaces, Thermostats, & Landscaping
February 26, 2008
This week I’m featuring Energy Saving tips, save some money by conserving energy!
Yesterday I covered some heating and cooling tips for your home, today we’ll look at a few more.
FireplacesWhen you cozy up next to a crackling fire on a cold winter day, you probably don’t realize that your fireplace is one of the most […]
Energy Tips for Heating and Cooling Your Home
February 25, 2008
This week I’m featuring Energy Saving tips, save some money by conserving energy!
Heating and cooling your home uses more energy and drains more energy dollars than any other system in your home. Typically, 61% of your utility bill goes for heating and cooling. What’s more, heating and cooling systems in the United States together emit […]
Save on Your Energy Bill With These Home Insulation Tips
February 24, 2008
This week I’m featuring Energy Saving tips, save some money by conserving energy!
Checking your home’s insulation is one of the fastest and most cost efficient ways to use a whole house approach to reduce energy waste and make the most of your energy dollars. A good insulating system includes a combination of products and construction […]
Reducing Your Home Energy Usage
February 23, 2008
This week I’m featuring Energy Saving tips, save some money by conserving energy!
The first step to taking a whole house energy efficiency approach is to find out which parts of your house use the most energy. A home energy audit will pinpoint those areas and suggest the most effective measures for cutting your energy costs. […]
