Real estate blog entries tagged with saving energy dollars by Steve Homer (The HBH Group (Keller Williams affiliate))

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saving energy dollars: 10 tips for better gas mileage - 07/30/08 09:20 AM

Unless you drive a hybrid car or ride your bike to work, there's no way to escape the high gas prices. But there are ways you can get better gas mileage out of our vehicles - which will save you money in the long run, according to Edmunds.com, an online resource … (17 comments)

saving energy dollars: Invest in Saving Energy - It Pays Great Returns - And Makes You GREEN! - 06/06/08 10:44 AM

Planning to do some remodeling soon? Time to replace old appliances? Consider these energy efficiency suggestions when you make purchases.
Install a whole house fan
A whole house fan is permanently installed in your attic and draws cool air into your home through the windows while forcing hot air out … (9 comments)

saving energy dollars: Appliance Sales Tax FREE Memorial Day Weekend! - 05/23/08 11:16 AM

If you're in the market for a new refrigerator, dishwasher or other appliance, shopping Memorial Day weekend will save you money.During Memorial Day weekend, Texas shoppers get a break from state and local sales and use taxes on purchases of certain energy efficient products. The 2008 Energy Star sales tax holiday … (5 comments)

saving energy dollars: Reducing Your Summer Energy Costs (pt. V) - 05/17/08 08:48 AM

Fighting Indoor HumidityThe dryer the air in a home is, the cooler the home feels, so humidity reductions should be your goal for your home in the summer. Unfortunately, we can be our own worst enemy in this area because each time we bathe, shower, wash clothes, do dishes or boil … (3 comments)

saving energy dollars: Reducing Your Summer Energy Costs (pt. IV) - 05/16/08 08:32 AM

Unintentional HeatingMany of the appliances you use on a daily basis add unwanted heat to your home. Your oven is possibly the biggest culprit. Try to avoid baking or broiling on hot days. Use your stovetop to cook meals that can be quickly heated, and keep lids on the pots to … (3 comments)

saving energy dollars: Reducing Your Summer Energy Costs (pt. III) - 05/15/08 08:22 AM

Keeping the Heat OutsideWe all love windows, don't we? But they WILL cost you money in the summer months. They let the heat in along with the sunshine, making it infinitely more difficult to keep the house cool. You should keep the shades closed and keep the sunlight out to reduce … (3 comments)

saving energy dollars: Reducing Your Summer Energy Costs (pt. II) - 05/14/08 07:37 AM

Air Conditioning (part II)
Now on to some additional myth-busting. It is another common fallacy that you can cool your home off faster by setting a lower temperature on the thermostat. This somehow kicks the air conditioning system into "overdrive" where it cools faster - NOT TRUE. Actually it … (9 comments)

saving energy dollars: Reducing Your Summer Energy Costs (pt. I) - 05/13/08 07:49 PM

Energy ExpensesFor the average Texas resident well over half of your total energy expenses in the summer will go to cooling your home. Electricity is produced most often in our area of the country by using fossil fuels which as you know are getting more costly every day and also come … (5 comments)

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