Installing a retractable clothesline (and tips for use) for saving money and the planet
August 5th, 2020 | by Scott Cooney
Along with the heating and cooling and water heater, your clothes dryer is typically in the top three energy users [&hellip
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Cleaning Clogged Gutters Keeps Your Home Eco-friendly: Here’s the How and Why
November 3rd, 2016 | by Guest Contributor
Keeping your home clean and green can help you save money, live more comfortably, improve your health, and reduce environmental impacts. Some things are obvious, like switching to LEDs and keeping your dryer vent clear, but others, like cleaning your gutters, can make a major impact and aren't quite as obvious
How To Insulate Your Attic Duct System Step by Step (with Video Instructions)
October 27th, 2015 | by Guest Contributor
As winter nears, many will begin to activate their home heating system to keep the house warm in the blustery [&hellip
Optimizing your radiator for efficiency: how to bleed the line
June 30th, 2015 | by Peter Young
A great way to ensure that your home is using energy efficiently is to periodically perform a little maintenance on [&hellip
How to clean the burn sensor on your furnace
June 29th, 2015 | by Peter Young
Regularly cleaning the burn sensor (aka flame rod) on your home’s furnace is a great way to ensure that it’s [&hellip
How to dust and clean your furnace motor for optimum energy efficiency
June 29th, 2015 | by Peter Young
Keeping the motor on your furnace clean and free of dust or debris is a great way to ensure it’s [&hellip
How To Clean The Condensate Line On Your Air Conditioner: Preventive Maintenance
June 26th, 2015 | by Peter Young
Cleaning out your home air conditioner (A/C)’s condensate line can go a long way in making your system more energy [&hellip
How To Replace The Wax Ring On Your Toilet
January 20th, 2015 | by Peter Young
A leaking toilet may be one of the last things you think of when it comes to saving water and [&hellip
How To Replace A Leaky Supply Line On Your Toilet
December 19th, 2014 | by Peter Young
When it comes to saving water and money around your home, an odd, but important place to look is in [&hellip
Tips On How To Properly Maintain Your Pool’s Heat Pump
December 19th, 2014 | by Peter Young
Are you a homeowner who also happens to have a pool? If so, a great way to save money and [&hellip
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