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Get a Handle on Your Home Heating Costs
Tweet Fortunately, there are steps you can take to reduce your heating costs immediately. There are also various low- and high-cost solutions, what you may want to explore as your
6 Green Remodeling Tips and Tricks
Tweet Home remodeling for the 21st century is a bit more sophisticated, but it is much more practical way of living too, providing green solutions to homes that may not
Going Green With Energy Efficient Appliances
Tweet There are the very basic green choices that are present in most public spaces such as high speed hand air dryers in public restrooms, chain grocery store clerks asking
What Are Energy Star Qualified Light Bulbs?
Tweet New technologies have arrived on the market, light bulbs that last much longer, use less energy and will cost you more. That initial cost, however, is an upfront price,
Fixing the Fixer-Upper You’re Living In
Tweet If you are thinking it’s not in your budget, you may have the wrong expectations of what you are going to be doing. Start with the rooms in your
Home Insulation Tools and Tips
Tweet For others, the preparation may be more complex with the home weather-stripped and insulated to offer maximum protection throughout the cold, snowy months. If you are ready to tackle
5 Eco-Friendly Home Renovation Tips
Tweet Green living is smart living. “Going green” is very 21st century and not as expensive as you might think. The following are some eco-friendly options for your review. lighting:
What You Need to Know About Energy Saving Light Bulbs
Tweet Save money over the long run with CFL bulbs. According to the U.S. Department of Energy, replacing just one bulb with a CFL can save you $6 per year
Easy Fixes for Green Home Renovations
Tweet Efforts of homeowners to create a truly green space are aided not just by advice from green advocates, but the government as well. Energy Star, a collaboration between the
What You Need to Know About Replacement Windows
Tweet Window technology has improved so much that the federal government’s ENERGY STAR program says that qualified windows can low your energy bills by 7 to 15 percent. That may
Should You Use a Dehumidifier?
Tweet Too much moisture in your home and you may soon find mildew or mold growing in the basement, inside of closets and even in living areas. Not only are
Energy Star Tax Credits Expire at Year End
Tweet Are you aware that certain Energy Star tax credits are still in effect? This may come as a surprise to you given the big publicity in 2009 and 2010
Smart Doors for Attractive Homes
Replacing a door may not seem to be a significant home improvement project, but a new door can prove more energy efficient and in many cases add value to your home.
How to Choose Energy Efficient Windows
Tweet If you’re in the market to replace your home’s windows, you may be pleasantly surprised to learn that new windows are affordable and they can also be highly energy
