As fall begins to ramp up and temperatures begin to cool down, natural gas use is steadily increasing across the country. According to Statista, natural gas consumption in the U.S. has risen about a third since 1995, and it reached a record high of 31 trillion cubic feet in 2019. This doesn’t come as a […]
As the summer starts winding down, it’s a great time to think about how you can best prepare for the fall by ensuring your home is as energy efficient as possible before the weather starts to cool off and back-to-school begins to gear up. Here are a few tips that you can implement in your […]
While the country is spending more time inside, the temperature outside is heating up for what’s expected to be a “hotter-than-average” summer, which means you’re likely using up more energy than usual and ultimately spending more money. However, we have some simple and easy hacks that will help you use less energy this summer while […]
During this time of economic downturn and uncertainty, it’s more important than ever to support local businesses. Although dining out at restaurants, shopping at boutiques or taking a class at the local gym isn’t an option right now, there are still ways to support these businesses that could end up keeping them afloat during these […]
With the nation working together to slow the spread of COVID-19 by spending time apart, many people are finding themselves with little to do. Staying at home for an extended period of time can get old, and you may feel like you’re out of things to keep you occupied. We’re here to help – we’ve […]
Your central air conditioning unit may be the most important and most-used appliance in your home in the summer (perhaps only second to the toilet!). But unfortunately, these A/C units tend to go on the fritz right when we need them most. As we head into the dog days of summer, use these tips to […]
Memorial Day is behind us, and it’s time for summer! With that A/C cranking all day, we could all use some tips on summer thermostat settings. As a follow up to our winter thermostat settings post, we’ve rounded up our best tips for summer thermostat settings so you can save money while staying comfortable. Daily […]
Spring cleaning fun? It sounds like an oxymoron, but we promise it’s possible. Spring normally brings to mind blooming flowers, rising temperatures, and chirping birds. But for many of us, Spring also means this: Spring Cleaning. Just the mention of it reminds you of the dust that’s been gathering on your baseboards all winter, the […]
It’s that time of year again! Winter seems to have said it’s final goodbye, and warm temperatures are becoming more than just a sporadic visitor. If you’re like most of us, the sun is shining on your to-do list and the number of the home projects to get finished before the summer arrives is growing […]
Fireplaces are a desirable home feature for their beauty and cozy ambiance. But how do they impact a home’s energy usage? Is there an energy efficient fireplace that’s better than the rest? Or are they a strain on your utility bills? A fireplace’s impact on energy use depends on a lot of factors: type of […]