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Install a tankless water heater
ENERGY STAR® appliances and lights
WaterSense or Low-Flow faucets and toilets
Install attic ventilation or leave garage door open a few inches when it’s hot
Turn down your water heater thermostat and/or turn it down while on vacation
Turn down your air conditioner programmable thermostat
Replace your air filters frequently
Turn off lights, and use natural lights (sun tunnels)
The process is called setting back. The programable thermostat will allow you to render the space comfortable prior to you waking or arriving. Most allow four periods per 24 hrs. The heating or air conditioning is designed to heat or cool ...the air not the structure. If the structure is allowed to heat up the system will struggle to cool the air. We recommend putting the set back point no warmer than 5 degrees above your desired temp and during heat waves leave at desired temp. If the space is allowed to get warmer than 10-12 degrees most systems will not be able to satisfy. During the regular season setting back will save substantially. As in most things you get what you pay for. $50.00 -$100 .00 will get you something reliable. Great site guys! Frank Dysthe
If you are on a budget and have a window which has too much heat and sun coming in, in the summer, get one of those emergency blankets from the camping area of wal-mart and tape it shiny side out over the window. Be sure to tape it completely around the edge to prevent hot air from coming in. It will really cool it down. You can tape it over mini blinds so it can't be seen from the street and then pull the curtains so it can't be seen from the inside also.Joanne Yeomans Thomas
Plug your big flat screen tv into a power strip and turn the actual power strip off when the tv is not in use. same with your computer. even when they are off they still hog energy when plugged into the wall!Marianne Rubinberg McGinnity
Turn off your pilot lights on your fireplace and furnace in the summer months. Chelsea DeFelice
In the new millennia the group of environmentally concerned people is growing. People are more and more concerned with emissions, wastes, pollution, global warming, deforesting, animal cruelty and a whole slough of problems. The good news is governments, corporations, and contractors are responding. You as a home owner or a professional have a lot of options when it comes to how to make your home “green” and save the environment, or hopefully a lot of cash.
You don’t have to wait until your toilet is on the fritz to replace it, and you don’t need to hire a plumber or handyman to do it. With a few easy-to-use tools and a capable team of two, you'll soon enjoy your new toilet, an investment you’ll appreciate for years to come.
This season, be inspired to put the sparkle back into your bathroom. The bathroom is one of the most used areas of your home, yet it is oftentimes the most neglected when it comes to décor. As your sanctuary, your bathroom deserves to look its best. Upgrading your bathroom not only provides better functionality and style but also can add significantly to the overall value of your home. Together with the kitchen, the bathroom is a place in your home that people take note of. So let’s get started.
If you’re a homeowner, it’s almost certain that you’ll experience some sort of remodel. Whether you’re replacing a kitchen sink or bathroom faucet (or maybe both), it’s too easy to spend too much. That’s why when it comes to saving time and money, Build.com is your best online source.
Looking for a little home improvement, or a lot? Projects can range from the slight to the more ambitious. Give your kitchen a light facelift by upgrading your sink, faucet, or cabinet hardware. Installing a new range hood, replacing your outdated refrigerator or dishwasher with an energy efficient ENERGY STAR model, or installing new under- and over-cabinet lighting can change often-used areas of your kitchen.
Saving without sacrificing. It's a bold idea. it's the Kohler way. Exceptional performance, innovative design, singular beauty and commitment to conservation.
"We ordered the Moen Showhouse Bamboo for our new beach house and couldn't be happier with them. They are beautiful and really set the tone for our bathrooms." -beachcomber
Bottom freezer refrigerators provide easy access to the foods you reach for the most by placing them at eye level. Plus, every new LG model is Energy Star® rated, which means they are 20% more efficient than federal standards.
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