If your zip code qualifies, The U.S. Department of Energy will finance energy efficient windows for your family’s home! Thanks to a little-known government program, middle class homeowners in specific zip codes can get $1,000’s in tax credits and rebates to install new energy efficient windows for $0 out of…
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We had a question from a reader about curb appeal. She wants to know what she can do to improve her home’s exterior appearance if she’s not going to invest in a full remodel. There are some great ways to do this. The first idea I have is to…
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Improving Energy Efficiency in the Kitchen For most homes, the kitchen is responsible for the lion’s share of the energy bill, but there are ways to make it less of an energy hog. To start, try using natural ventilation instead of running your range fan all the time. Keep…
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Colorful leaves, cooler weather, cozy sweaters, pumpkin spice everywhere—it’s definitely fall! While you’re snuggling in and sipping a warm drink, we hope you’ll join us this October and take action to save energy—and money—at home. October is Energy Action Month, so it’s the perfect time to get serious about energy…
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1. Check the insulation in your attic – and install more if needed. If you have an unfinished attic, pop your head up there and take a look around. You should see insulation up there between the beams, and there should be at least six inches of it everywhere (more…
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Tips for shrinking a large lawn to a more manageable size. Landscape designer Luis A. Seoane offers tips on shrinking a large lawn down to a more manageable size. Add privacy by growing tall shrubs where the lawn once was, add color and interest around an entry way and reduce…
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