As winter approaches and the outdoor temperature drops, energy consumption is on the rise. Homeowners can implement these five tips to help reduce their home’s energy use and costs, yet maintain a warm and comfortable indoor environment, this winter. Energy audit If you want to reduce your home’s energy costs, a home energy assessment or audit …
Looking for ways to update your home without investing too much financially is a question that many homeowners ask themselves. Making subtle updates to the core parts of your home, whether it’s replacing windows or adding newer shingles to your roof, is probably one of the best ways to counteract rising heating and cooling costs. One …
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, …
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. …
Investing in an alarm system is a good option for added home security because it provides proven theft deterrence options as well as peace of mind. Taking the time to understand the types of security alarm systems available and exactly how they will improve your home security is important so you can purchase a system tailored …
– 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 …
Choosing a garage door opener can be difficult because of the many options. In order to help, this article will break that decision down into the most important points and elaborate on them. 1. Safety By law, manufacturers must build openers so that they automatically reverse direction after striking something. Most openers take that a step …
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 …
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 …
Because the world’s population is increasing, energy conservation and pollution are a growing dilemma. As carbon emissions become a greater threat to our environment, due to pollution and wasteful energy consumption habits, the irreversibility of global warming is a necessary discussion. You can decrease the size of your carbon footprint by using energy efficient appliances in …
Just because it’s five o’clock doesn’t mean the workday is over. In fact, 84 percent of women and 67 percent of men, on average, do some sort of household activities, such as housework and cooking, every day. With so much time spent in the kitchen, there are certain tools that you just shouldn’t live without: especially …
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When keeping a pristine cut and manicured lawn, it is important to have the right tools. Since there are over a hundred different models of lawn mowers on the market today, we have compiled a top 5 list of the best lawn mowers on the market based on price and features. 5. Ariens Wide Area Walk …
What’s the greenest way to build? Using natural, renewable resources? Using salvaged building materials? Or using the same stuff you’ve always used, but which some corporate PR firm has managed to repackage as “green”? These are all ways to profess greenness, some effective, some merely gestural. But by far the greenest way to build is to …
When looking to renovate your backyard, one easy way to pull off a new yard that your family and friends will love is by adding a hot tub. While buying a new hot tub may seem like an easy task, there are several different features to take into account when searching for your perfect hot tub. …