Tips for Saving Energy (and Money) With Older Water Heaters

Older tank-style hot water heaters are not very efficient, but there are some simple things you can do to save energy, reduce pollution and save money on your utility bill.  A tank-style water heater works to keep the water in the tank hot around the clock, even when hot water is not needed.  But since [...]

How Green is Your Home Office?

If you’re lucky enough to work from home, you’re already doing your part to be green — reducing transportation impacts by not commuting.  Of course if you’d like to be even more environmentally-friendly, there are plenty of other things you can do. 

Increase Your Home’s Water Efficiency

Water bills too high?  Concerned about conserving water?  A recent government survey showed at least 36 states are anticipating local, regional, or statewide water shortages by 2013.  That’s a bit daunting, but, you’ll be happy to learn that wasting water is easy to avoid.  There are many simple things you can do to minimize your [...]

Turn up the Heat with a Tankless Water Heater

Not only do tankless water heaters take up little space, but they are more energy efficient than standard storage tank units.  Gas tankless water heaters cut water heating expenses by 30% because these models only heat water on an as-needed basis.  Conventional storage tank types consume energy round the clock to keep water in [...]

Save Energy and Lower Your Cooling Bills

Here in Southeastern Pennsylvania, we’ve been fortunate enough to have lower-than-normal temperatures so far this summer.  I’ve heard many people say how great it’s been to not have to run the air conditioner, especially in these difficult economic times when paying high energy bills is the last thing you want to do.  But, if you [...]

Going on Vacation? Save Energy and Money While You’re Away

Is your dream of taking that long-anticipated vacation becoming a reality?  You may be spending time researching and planning your trip, but there are a few things you may not have thought of to add to your “to do” list.  Take a look at a few simple ways you can reduce your home’s energy consumption [...]

Cool Down with Energy Efficient Air Conditioners

If you’re in the market for a new air conditioner for that hot, stuffy room in your house, be sure to look for an energy efficient model to minimize your electricity bills.  A key step in making the right purchase is to buy an A/C unit that is properly sized.  If the room air conditioner [...]

10 Ways to Save on Water Bills, Part II

In an earlier post, I mentioned easy and inexpensive ways to save on water bills, along with some reasons pertaining to why it’s important to conserve water.  In this post, I’ll list some ways that you can go a few steps further.

Keep Your Attic Cool with a Solar Powered Vent

When it’s hot and sunny outside, your attic can feel like an oven, but you can keep it cool all day long with a solar powered vent.  These vents use the power of the sun to operate and ventilate your attic from sunrise to sunset, when you need it most.  Many homes have conventional roof [...]

10 Easy Ways to Save on Water Bills, Part I

In an earlier post, I wrote about why we should conserve water, including among many reasons:  nationwide water shortages within 5 years, and of course, saving money on water bills.  Here are ten ways to easily save water in your household and reduce your expenses. If you look closely at your water bill, you’ll likely [...]

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