Many people chose to make their homes energy efficient for various reasons, from lowering their electricity bill to reducing their personal dependency on fossil fuels. With October, which is Energy Awareness Month, right around the corner, it's the perfect time to reassess your family's electricity use and commit to running a more energy-efficient household. What Does it Mean to Be Energy Efficient? Efficient energy use, or energy efficiency, means striving to achieve the same results by using less energy. According to the U.S. … [Read more...] about How to Make Your Home More Energy Efficient
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The Most Common Mistakes Of Eco-Friendly Homeowners
Creating a greener home environment is a goal shared by millions of homeowners in today's climate. However, it's still a fairly new concept for most households, which inevitably leads to a lot of shortcomings. While there are plenty of potential mistakes that could be made during the home upgrade process, some are more common than others. Let's take a look at the most likely errors, along with what can be done to overcome them. Not Clearing The Space When making the transition to a greener way of living, you'll probably focus … [Read more...] about The Most Common Mistakes Of Eco-Friendly Homeowners
Residential Outdoor Coal Boilers and Furnaces for Home Heating
Did you know that when spring and summer arrive here in the United States it is fall and winter in other parts of the world? Crazy isn't it? It always boggles my mind that during the Christmas holidays when we here in the States are freezing our tuchus off, it's sunny and warm in Australia! As of this writing, it is Autumn in Australia. So, with that being said, this post won't seem quite so strange to you readers in the States. To help our friends prepare for the winter season, we suggest having a checklist of the things that you will need … [Read more...] about Residential Outdoor Coal Boilers and Furnaces for Home Heating
6 Reasons You Should Install a Smart Thermostat
Customizing your home is rewarding when you rely on home automation. HVAC companies have customized thermostats through the simplicities of wireless control. The outside weather may change unexpectedly, but your house can now adjust to temperature shifts when you're not around. If you expect the day to get colder before you arrive home, you can program an app to turn on the heat and arrive home to a toasty warm house. Wireless programming is just one benefit that smart thermostats offer. Energy Efficiency and Why it Matters Money is … [Read more...] about 6 Reasons You Should Install a Smart Thermostat
6 Tips to Make Your Home More Energy-Efficient
There are many benefits to making your home more energy-efficient. In addition to the positive impact on the environment, being more energy-efficient can save you money and improve the value of your property. Here are a few tips you can follow to make your home more energy-efficient. 1. Schedule an energy audit A professional energy assessment by an assessor in your area will determine how much energy your home consumes and will also reveal which fixes you can apply. You can also contact your utility company to find out if they offer … [Read more...] about 6 Tips to Make Your Home More Energy-Efficient
