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Stay Toasty and Save Energy This Winter

Feb 10

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Green Goes Simple: Conservation at Home

By Emily Anderson for Green Goes Simple

Winter is my favorite season, but that doesn’t mean I enjoy being cold. I appreciate a well-heated home — and I’m definitely not alone. According to the U.S. Department of Energy, the average American household spends more than $2,200 a year on energy bills, with half of it going towards heating. You can’t stop the cold, but you can stop spending so much on your winter energy bill. Try these small changes that will add up to big savings:

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Greet holiday guests with a warm, stylish, sensible home

Dec 5

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 Twinkling lights, fragrant wreaths and freshly baked cookies help set the stage, but holiday guests truly feel at home when you provide a warm, cozy environment.

As you prepare yourself and your home for colder temperatures, look for energy-efficient products that offer energy savings blended with tasteful designs. By making smart decisions, you can be sensible, yet super stylish as cold weather, holidays and dear friends arrive.
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Make your home ready for the holidays with easy, affordable decor updates

Dec 1

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Welcoming friends and family into your home is one of the best ways to celebrate the season. One of the keys to making visitors feel right at home is to be a happy host. So, do yourself – and your guests – a favor and put a little effort into getting your home holiday houseguest perfect.

Since your house will be full with visitors over the holidays, go beyond cleaning and organizing.  Adding touches of festive decor will create a cozy, welcoming atmosphere, and if there are do-it-yourself projects still on the to-do list, now is the best time to finish them. Not only will your home look fresh and revived to you, but your guests will certainly notice your home’s updated appearance.
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Seasonal sense: Using scent, sight and sound to stimulate holiday spirits

Nov 21

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– From baking cookies with loved ones to caroling through the neighborhood or celebrating with family and friends, fond memories of holiday traditions abound. Each year, scents, sights and sounds promote the season’s spirit – continuing long-standing traditions and creating new memories.


Here are some ideas for stimulating your senses and evoking the warmth of the holidays in your home:

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Safety Tips When Putting Up Insulation

Nov 4

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Insulation for anyone’s home is obviously a must to help cut energy costs while providing residents with more relaxing living quarters.  It’s important for trapping outside air and regulating temperatures throughout the home.

Having enough insulation put up, especially in unfinished areas of the home like attics or roofing, is important for you to decide.  And if you’re not planning on hiring a contractor because you want to go it alone, here are a few safety reminders when putting up insulation.

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How To Maintain Your Basement From Insects

Oct 31

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I can’t count the number of times my basement’s been under siege from water and bugs.  Let me tell you, it’s been anything but pleasant.  I’ve thought up–and come across tips online–a few clever ways over the years to fix this problem.  Think of it as home renovation and, more importantly, think of it as fun way to reinforce your basement, keeping the good times in and the outside elements left in the cold.

Rather than wonder on when the next exterminator appointment should be, there are many ways, both simple and complex, to get your basement ready for the onslaught.  Below are four great ways to get the upper hand:

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