Tag: energy savings

Benefits of an Entry Vestibule to the Home

Many commercial buildings and retail stores have an entry vestibule, where visitors enter through an exterior door into a small space that has a second door for entrance into the building’s interior. Homes can also have a vestibule and its accompanying benefits. Here’s why you should consider adding a vestibule entry. What is an entry… Read more »

Saving Green With a Home Energy Audit

A home energy audit can help you save money while you help save the planet. But how do you find a certified home energy professional, and what do they do? What is a home energy audit? A home energy audit or assessment done by a certified professional from the Residential Energy Services Network (RESNET) will… Read more »

Should I Switch to LED Light Bulbs?

Cheaper than ever before, LED light bulbs are surging in popularity in American households. Not only do they save money on energy, but they also last far longer than traditional and CFL bulbs. Is it time for you to switch to LEDs? Incandescent Versus LED Versus CFL The old-fashioned incandescent light bulb historically has been… Read more »

It Pays to Think Green When Building or Remodeling a Home

Homeowners in tune with today’s demands to save energy and water will be rewarded for their conservation efforts with cold hard cash in the form of lower utility bills. Take a look what you can do to green up your home and fatten up your wallet. Energy Star. The U. S. Department of Energy has… Read more »

Six Easy Ways to Lower Your Electric Bill

For most homeowners, the sting of a sky-high electricity bill is more than enough to prompt their interest in energy savings. Check out these easy methods to help lower your monthly bills. Attic insulation.  Most of the heat transference in a home occurs in the attic, whether it’s indoor heat escaping in winter or outdoor heat… Read more »