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Tips to Keep your House Cooler this Summer

By
Real Estate Agent with Front Gate Real Estate Broker 11085

Want to save money AND energy this summer while staying cool? As members of the National Association of Realtors, one of our benefits is being partnered with industry leaders who offer us value-added services. Lowe's is one such partner. Each morning I receive tips and market-worthy articles from RISMedia, sponsored by Lowe's, that can enhance our knowledge of our industry, inform us of market trends, and provide money-saving tips.

Dog on Ice

We've all seen tips to save money and energy by caulking and sealing cracks, but these tips impressed me as being fresh and innovative. For instance, would you ever think that trees or shrubs planted around your air conditioning unit to SHADE the unit (but not block the airflow) would cause the unit to use less electricity? How about using your ceiling fan more and set your air conditioner's thermostat at a higher setting?

I hope these Tips to Keep your House Cooler this Summer will inspire you to use less energy while keeping cool, because here in central Mississippi, it feels like the Dog Days of Summer are here already! And, let me know if you have other practical ideas to keep energy costs down.

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*Photo received via e-mail. Originated from Will Smith in Conroe, Texas

 

Comments(2)

Ken Tracy
Coldwell Banker Residential - Naperville, IL
Helping clients buy and sell since 2005

Hi Pat.  Just wanted to stop by. 

Read a post in awhile...

Welcome back!

Ken

:)

Jun 23, 2010 10:04 AM
Pat Starnes-Front Gate Realty
Front Gate Real Estate - Brandon, MS
601-991-2900 Office; 601-278-4513 Cell

Thanks, Ken. Had to take a breather, but now I am with a new company and am inspired to blog again.

Jun 23, 2010 12:42 PM