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save: 6 Simple Energy-Saving Home Fixes - 04/12/12 03:30 PM
Seal Sneaky Leaks Seal electrical outlets in the exterior walls of your house. Foam insulating gaskets (less than $1 each) “act as a barrier so conditioned air stays in, rather than leaking out,” says Jonathan Passe of the EPA. Just unscrew the outlet cover, install the gasket, and replace the cover.
Go With the Flow Install a high-performance showerhead. This uses 1½ gallons of water per minute (gpm) rather than 2½ gallons, the federal upper limit for new showerheads. By switching from a 2½-gpm to a 1½-gpm model ($20 and up), a family of four (each person taking … (0 comments)
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save: Saving that moolah makes you feel good! - 02/10/12 01:55 PM
Everyone talks about saving money...but actually doing is another story. Here are some ways to make it possible!
Be realistic.When it comes to saving money, make sure your goals are realistic. If you earn $50,000 a year, saving $20,000 would be nice, but it is very unrealistic. Make your goals attainable or you will never save.
Be flexible.Once you have set your goal for saving, realize that things can and will change. The secret is learning ways to be flexible. If you normally save $150 per month and something unexpected happens, you may only be able to save $50 that … (2 comments)
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save: New Year’s Resolutions for Your Home #1 - 01/03/12 05:11 PM
Lose weight (cut energy use) Image: Stacy Brunner/Flickr
Your house is a glutton, gobbling energy like a starved elephant. Gain control by trimming energy use.A good place to start is your HVAC ductwork. Ducts are notorious energy-wasters, leaking your heating and cooling air through holes and loose connections.Sealing and insulating your ductwork can improve the efficiency of your heating and cooling system by as much as 20%, saving you $200 per year or more, according to Energy Star. You’ll make your home more comfortable, and a more-efficient system helps extend the life of your furnace, air conditioner, or … (0 comments)
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save: Energy-Saving Projects to Strengthen Family Ties, Reduce Stress - 12/28/11 05:05 PM
Include the family in these energy-saving, kid-friendly home maintenance tasks, and you’ll reduce stress while strengthening family ties
For some home owners, regular home maintenance is a chore and bore. But for Dr. Michael Warren, cleaning gutters and demolishing walls are family bonding experiences and stress reducers.
“Fixing up your home is a perfect way to take your mind off your problems or stress,” the doctor says in his column for a Texas newspaper.
We HouseLogic editors agree. And since October is Energy Awareness Month, we think buttoning up your home for winter is a great way to … (3 comments)
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