Maintenance Tips: Attic Tent Installation
July 22nd, 2015 | by Guest Contributor
If you’re on the road toward smart energy efficiency and have an attic, attic tents need to be in your [&hellip
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Maintenance Tips: Installing Foam Gaskets to Insulate Your Electrical Outlets
July 21st, 2015 | by Guest Contributor
Electrical outlets are usually one of the last items in a house to be insulated with foam gaskets. Does this [&hellip
Maintenance Tips: Foil Wrapping Behind Radiators & Other Methods
July 19th, 2015 | by Guest Contributor
When either hot water or steam enters a radiator, heat is then supposed to be radiated into a room. The [&hellip
How To Insulate Old Windows Without Buying New: Energy-Saving Window Inserts
June 14th, 2015 | by Guest Contributor
There are a few things that you can count on to keep you cool during the summer (and warm during [&hellip
Louie Santaguida and his goal of creating zero energy condominiums
June 10th, 2015 | by Sponsored Content
Reducing the environmental impact of the buildings we inhabit will be a major step toward reducing our CO2 emissions and [&hellip
How to Create Thermal Barriers to Save Money on Heating and Cooling
October 28th, 2014 | by Scott Cooney
The importance of properly insulating your home should be quite apparent at this point. Creating so-called thermal barriers in the home to keep heat from moving from one place to another can save a lot of money on heating and cooling costs as well as help keep living and working spaces more comfortable
How To Insulate Your Hot Water Heater Tank
September 16th, 2014 | by Peter Young
Did you know that by simply insulating your hot water tank you could save anywhere from 4%-9% on your water [&hellip
How To Insulate Your Hot Water Pipes
September 15th, 2014 | by Peter Young
One of the best ways to save money and energy around your home is to insulate your hot water pipes. [&hellip
Is It Time To Change Out Your Pool Or Hot Tub Cover?
August 28th, 2014 | by Peter Young
One of the easiest ways to save money and prolong the life of your pool or hot tub is to [&hellip
5 Nontoxic Alternatives to Polyurethane
July 28th, 2014 | by Zion Lights
Polyurethane is a very versatile material. It’s flexible, lasts a long time, and is used as an air sealant and [&hellip
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