Wintertime is tough on houses. The extra cold and wet test its structural integrity. Heavy snow stresses the roof and walls. The cold winds blow down fences and shingles from the roof. It’s a fantastic idea to prepare your house for the winter during the fall. This process is called winterizing, and in this post […]
It can seem like a daunting task to prepare your home for winter. But with a little experience, confidence, and a good checklist, it can be relatively easy. Save our complete guide on how to winterize a house to make the process simple and smooth every year. A winterized home will protect you and your […]
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 […]
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 […]
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 […]
We all want to be comfortable in our homes, but heating throughout the cold winter months can get expensive. Luckily, you can make simple adjustments with your thermostat that can save you money, without sacrificing comfort. We’re breaking down the best tips for winter thermostat settings below. Daily Temperature During Winter The household thermostat debate […]
It seems nowadays that everyone is talking about saving energy, which of course, translates to saving money. It’s unfortunate, however, that everything we read and hear just isn’t true! So, to save you some time, energy AND money, let us debunk some common energy-saving myths. Debunked Myths & the Real Facts About Energy Will New […]
With the days of writing checks long gone, it’s easy to let months pass without really checking your regular bills. When it comes to our energy costs, we tend to deem it a necessary expense, without really considering if it’s possible to decrease it. The truth is that by making a few changes in our […]
When it comes to saving energy, we all think it’s a good idea. Sure, let’s save energy–that’s better for the world, right? But what does that actually mean? Little do we know that everyday people can make a great impact with a few simple decisions, specifically when it it comes to choosing products for your […]