5 HVAC Maintenance Tips for a Sustainable Summer
With a little attention to your HVAC maintenance, you can keep your home comfortable and even save money on your utility bills while you beat the heat.
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Time on Your Sanitized Hands? Use It to Spring Clean Your Home’s Energy Use.
While we’re all at home thinking about spring cleaning, here are the top energy-related things to consider – and recommendations to address them.
Cold Feet? Here’s How to Use Electric Floor Heating Wisely.
Electric radiant floor heat has become less expensive and easier to install in the last few years, and the popularity has increased for new construction and remodels. How expensive is it to run exactly?
Every Valentine’s Rose Has Its (Energy) Thorn
Since the early 1900s, Americans have indulged in Valentine’s Day, and used tokens of romance to express their affection. Roses are undeniably the most popular choice among modern romantics, with at least 250 million cut roses sold annually for the holiday. Before you go finding that perfect red bouquet for your beloved, however, consider the… Read More »
Holiday Gifts for Energy-Efficiency Lovers
We know: It’s easy to get behind on holiday gift shopping! Every year, the season of giving feels like it comes a little sooner than the last, and before you know it, you’re scrambling for the perfect last-minute gift idea. Whether your loved one is an efficiency fanatic, or if you’d just like to give… Read More »
Feast Your Eyes on These Energy Saving Tips for Your Holiday Cooking
As you prepare for a holiday season filled with food and family, don’t leave energy efficiency on the back burner! The kitchen is a hub of energy-hogging appliances. Whether you’re in the market for new kitchen appliances, or just need some best-practice tips for minimizing energy waste during the holidays, here are some tips for… Read More »
Moisture and Mildew and Mold, Oh My! How Moisture Management Can Combat Microbial Growth.
In addition to the discomfort it creates in your home, high indoor humidity can lead to harmful microbial growth. Microbial growth – often referred to as mildew or mold as a catch-all – is a family of fungi that can destroy parts of your home and cause health problems. In its early stages, it may… Read More »
Not a Drop to Waste: How to Get Smart with Water and Energy Conservation
Drink. Flush. Clean. Spray. Wash. Think about all of the ways we use water. We use water to look good (wash our clothes, brush our teeth, take showers), feel good (drink water, go to the bathroom, water the vegetables and herbs we eat), and to make our homes look good (water our lawn and plants).… Read More »
3 Big Ways to Keep Cool and Save on Your Energy Bills this Summer
School’s out for a long, hot, humid summer. But as you crank up your AC to beat the heat, there are myriad ways you can make sure your cooling bills don’t rise with the mercury. Before beginning your energy efficiency improvements, make sure to take stock of your home’s energy use with DIY energy… Read More »
Solar? On your roof? It’s more possible than you think.
Going solar is a big decision, one that has big potential to greatly reduce your utility costs and your greenhouse gas emissions. Maybe you’re just starting to explore a solar photovoltaic system for your home, or maybe you feel ready to take the plunge. Here are some factors to consider to get solar ready.… Read More »
