Ceiling fans have been around since before electricity! Why this lasting popularity? Certainly charm is one big factor. A fan fixture can bring distinction to a room. And for some people, the steady, quiet whirl of paddles evokes the romance of bygone days, of sultry summer afternoons. More importantly though, there’s the practical benefits of [...]

Planting trees can help save on your energy bills. Carefully positioned trees can save up to 25% of a typical household’s energy for heating and cooling. Just three trees, properly placed around the house, can save an average household between $100 and $250 in heating and cooling energy costs annually. During the summer months, the [...]

There are lots of things you can do in and around the house to help save on energy that cost little or nothing. Here are a few ideas for you to try. Thermostat temperature control. A common misconception associated with thermostats is that a furnace works harder than normal to warm the space back to [...]

This is a great check list to help with home energy savings. Consider that you can save $300-$500 per year by addressing these simple items. Does my attic scuttle have weatherstripping to create an air seal? Does my shower head output less than 2 gallons of water per minute? Can I see any gaps or [...]

Change a light bulb, save energy. Simply by using one 13-Watt Compact Fluorescent Light bulb (CFL) in replacement of one 60-Watt incandescent light bulb, not only would you have prevented a significant amount of toxins from pouring into our environment, you will save money. Even though they are often more expensive initially, a CFL bulb [...]