By Alicia Delangis You will first need to know the type of system that you have in your home to accurately choose a thermostat. Every home is different and in different sections of the states is it necessary to use a specific type of system to accurately heat or cool homes. We are here to [...]
Save Money by Upgrading Your Thermostat
January 31, 2008 By Leave a Comment
The Essential Guide To Underfloor Heating
January 24, 2008 By Leave a Comment
By Penny Day There are many benefits of underfloor heating (UFH); there are no radiators to spoil the clean lines of a room, space can be saved by freeing up a wall that would otherwise need to be dedicated to a radiator, and floors are warm underfoot. UFH is also an extremely efficient way to [...]
How To Choose The Best Furnace Filter
January 7, 2008 By Leave a Comment
By Bill Whitworth It may be difficult to imagine, but houses have lots of dust and selecting the best furnace filter is very important to air quality. Indoor air, according to the U.S. Environmental Protection Agency, is two to five times more polluted than the outdoor air. But the reason most people are not aware [...]
How to Winterize Your Home
December 8, 2007 By Leave a Comment
By Suave Brachowski In the winter months, freezing rain and snow may cause damage to many homes across the country. With the high rise in cost for heating this year, many homes could save hundreds of dollars by simply preparing their homes for the harsh weather by winterizing, or prepping the home for winter. How [...]
How to Build a Greenhouse – Designs, Planning and Material
November 19, 2007 By Leave a Comment
How to Build a Greenhouse – Designs, Planning and Material You will have to plan carefully before you buy or build a greenhouse of your own. There are several things to consider when building your dream greenhouse. You can save a lot of time and energy by planning ahead. You will need an array of [...]
55 Rules For Cutting Home Heating Bills
November 18, 2007 By Leave a Comment
1. Heat your home with energy that is cheapest in your area. 2. Consider heating your home with solar heat. It costs the least. 3. Insulate your water heater. This will pay for itself quickly. 4. Open draperies and shades in winter to let in sunshine. 5. Keep thermostat at 68 degrees; 55 degrees at [...]
The Hidden Value in Your Remodeling Project
October 17, 2007 By Leave a Comment
The trade publication Remodeling magazine, in its 2006 “Cost vs. Value” survey of over 2,000 members of the National Association of Realtors, found that “minor kitchen remodels” have the best return on your remodeling investment, at 85.2%. That means for every $1,000 you spend, you add $852 to the value of your home when you [...]
