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Tips on Water Heating

Grace — Mon, 02 Nov 2009 23:00:00 +0000

Water heating is a large contributor to a high electricity bill. Not only does it adversely affect your monthly budget, it’s also destructive to the environment. You may find these water heating tips useful for saving both your money and the Earth at the same time. When installing showerheads or faucets, always choose the low-flow [...]

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Water Heating

Grace — Sun, 01 Nov 2009 22:38:37 +0000

In addition to the cooling and heating of rooms in your home, water heating as well is considered one of the biggest energy expenses in most homes today. As a matter of fact, it is accountable for almost 17% of your monthly utility bill. Thankfully, there are various ways you can lower your water heating costs. These [...]

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Heating and Cooling your Home

Grace — Fri, 18 Sep 2009 04:19:00 +0000

Whenever you heat or cool your house, you use a lot of energy just to make your home comfortable. However, at the same time, you can easily drain twice the energy you need. Experts say that cooling and heating systems are accountable for almost half of the average utility bill – actually, this can easily [...]

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How to Seal Air Leaks in Your Home

Grace — Thu, 10 Sep 2009 21:11:00 +0000

Here are some tips which can help you seal air leaks in your home, which don’t require any large out-of-pocket expenditures.

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Where Air Usually Leaks in Your Home

Grace — Thu, 10 Sep 2009 04:08:00 +0000

Although your home is sealed well enough to protect you from sun rays and rain, there are several parts of your home from which air can leak. You should pay attention to these problem areas so that you can remedy the leaks and save money on energy – particularly if you are cooling your home during the summer.

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Your Home’s Insulation Needs

Grace — Wed, 09 Sep 2009 03:56:00 +0000

One of the most common questions home owners ask about insulation is that how much insulation is enough - how much do they really need?

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Tips on Insulating Your Home

Grace — Mon, 07 Sep 2009 20:17:00 +0000

Tips when insulating your home Putting up home insulation is not as difficult or complicated as it might seem. Therefore, if you are new to the field of home insulation, these tips may be helpful in making your planning easier. Before selecting the R-values for your home insulation, you should consider the various factors that [...]

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What you Should Know Before Insulating Your Home

Grace — Fri, 28 Aug 2009 07:20:00 +0000

Before you start on your home insulation plan, it is very important that you understand you can use various materials for your system. You must also be aware of the different characteristics related to a home insulation system.

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Insulate Your Home to Save Energy – Without Spending a Ton of Money

Anna — Sun, 23 Aug 2009 06:44:00 +0000

If you are decided on having a home that saves energy and money at the same time, it’s a must for you to check your insulation system thoroughly. Checking the insulation of your home is easy, and cost-effective.

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Planning an Energy-Efficient Home

Grace — Wed, 19 Aug 2009 06:43:00 +0000

Once you’ve discovered where your home is losing the most energy (as covered in the last post), you can now decide whether or not you should put in the effort to create a more energy-efficient home, in order to easily save both energy and money. However, before you call in a contractor or begin formulating the plan, here are some of the questions you should ask yourself.

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