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06th October 2009
You might not think twice about how much energy you are conserving or wasting in your home - until you get your gas or electric bill.
With energy prices continuing to skyrocket from year to year, and utility companies passing along the costs to their c... Read >
Author: wbdoyle06th October 2009
When it comes to saving energy, it pays to conserve. American consumers pay about $25 billion annually to heat and cool air that eventually leaks to the outdoors. The collective cost for this wasted energy is enormous, an amount equivalent to the value of... Read >
Author: wbdoyle06th October 2009
Want a simple behind the scenes way to increase the comfort and value of your home? Soundproofing may sound like something only professional recording artists need, but you will be surprised at how much you will enjoy the added quiet that soundproofing su... Read >
Author: wbdoyle05th October 2009
Every season there are home maintenance and safety items that should be done to make certain that a home continues to run properly and will not incur damages in the long run. Many homeowners skip over these basic home maintenance necessities because of bu... Read >
Author: wbdoyle23rd September 2009
Thanks to new technology, natural gas is more environmentally friendly and more reliable. That means more Americans can enjoy the warmth of clean natural gas heat without getting chills about pollution.
Natural gas supplies nearly a fourth of all the e... Read >
Author: wbdoyle23rd September 2009
As many people discover after purchasing their first home, it is much different from living in an apartment. When something needs repairing, there is not a landlord to handle the situation. The new homeowner must learn how to manage various maintenance ta... Read >
Author: RyanA16th September 2009
Glass is made from molten sand and various additives including lime and soda ash. Glass has been with us since the Roman times, and today is used heavily in a variety of applications around the home. Most people don't realize that there are actually sever... Read >
Author: RyanC23rd August 2009
If your home has bedrooms or living spaces in the basement, you are required by law to install egress windows for easy escape in case of emergency. If the lowest level of your home is slightly above ground, then egress window installation with be simple. ... Read >
Author: RyanC01st August 2009
Locating Air Leaks
First, make a list of obvious air leaks (drafts). The potential energy savings from reducing drafts in a home may range from 5% to 30% per year, and the home is generally much more comfortable afterward. Check for indoor air leaks, suc... Read >
Author: Theunis30th July 2009
The FHA 203K Rehabilitation Loan was started as a tool to help the revitalization of neighborhoods and communities throughout Glendale, Arizona and the United States. This loan program offers borrowers the resources to rehabilitate their home located in t... Read >
Author: Helvik15th July 2009
When you live in an area where the climate is hot and the air conditioner needs to be run all year long, your cooling bills can put a huge dent in your wallet. In order to save money on your electric bill, you might be tempted to just turn of the AC and s... Read >
Author: Joe Cline11th July 2009
As temperatures drop, and leaves begin to turn, most of us are thinking of woolens and storm windows. But for some fortunate folks, it’s time to pack up and hit the road for sunnier climes. Across the northern latitudes of North America, the annual snow... Read >
Author: sudesh27th June 2009
What are Heat Waves?
You know that it is a heat wave when you go outside and you want to turn around and go back inside because it is absolutely stifling hot outside. A day like this can last for one day or for several weeks. You are feeling abnormal... Read >
Author: emergencysuppliesinfo.com08th May 2009
If you're a homeowner and planning to have some home improvements projects in your house to make it more energy efficient, now is the perfect time to do so! Why? Because there are federal energy tax credits available for consumers who make energy-consciou... Read >
Author: Travis28th April 2009
One great way to maximize your tax refund is by investing the money you get into going “green.” In addition to lowering your carbon footprint, you can also save money and take advantage of numerous tax incentives.
1. New windows
If you do not have... Read >
Author: Roni Deutch04th March 2009
Residential Energy tax credits have been extended until December 31, 2010. Many of the caps, or limits on the tax credit amount you can claim, have been eliminated.
With the exception of a biomass stove, you may be able to take a credit of 30% of you... Read >
Author: Sam Streubel18th February 2009
Everyone will be interested in making your house or living area look brand new. You may lack the finance needed to paint the walls or replace the fixtures. But windows and throws can give your home a new look. Windows and throws are great ways to give a b... Read >
Author: samehta25th January 2009
It’s not too late to ensure that your home, from outside in has been poked, prodded, and provided for when it comes to winter care. By following these steps not only will you make your home more comfortable, energy efficient and save money, you may even... Read >
Author: Susan Hu24th November 2008
For those of us who live in colder climates, you might just assume we do what we can to keep our homes warm and use our energy wisely during the winter months. Yes, you would assume.
Many do go the extra mile to seal their homes by installing their sto... Read >
Author: David Nelmes30th October 2008
Fall is the time of year when people take steps to eliminate drafts inside of their homes, in order to reduce their heating bills. While fixing up the interior is essential, it’s just as important to winterize a house’s exterior. In fact, it’s a g... Read >
Author: Kathy Moran30th October 2008
It doesn't matter if it's winter or summer. You can take steps to lower your energy costs. There are measures you can take to keep your home warm in the winter, cool in the summer and save money on your heating bill also. If you are a do it yourself perso... Read >
Author: Rahul Rungta23rd October 2008
Home owners know that a little preparation one early Fall Saturday afternoon can dramatically help you weather the affects of a winter storm this season. Being ready for a storm is just as important as being ready for a natural disaster or other emergenc... Read >
Author: Ben Anton23rd October 2008
When it comes to the whirlwind windows you will find that they were first urban in Southern Florida in late 1992. They are very operative when it comes to protect your home from the high winds and the flying wreckage. You will want to establish them now, ... Read >
Author: Jarred Sadler23rd October 2008
Hurricane windows agreement your family protection from a potentially unsafe location if a high-grade tornado ever comes to you're urban . They were urbanized after the 1992 Hurricane Andrew, which devastated South Florida. You can guard your home from tr... Read >
Author: Jarred Sadler10th September 2008
The reasons for the need of storm windows is really easy. According to the US Department of Energy, they can help better insulate your home and reduce your heat loss by up to 50%.
Storm windows are a second layer of window. They will serve to limit m... Read >
Author: Redlaw10th September 2008
The reasons for the need of storm windows is really easy. The US Department of Energy says they can better insulate your house, thus reducing the heat loss as much as 50%.
Another advantage of storm windows lies in its second layer which provides extr... Read >
Author: Redlaw09th September 2008
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Excessive moisture can lead to the growth of mold inside of homes and buildings. Leaks from roofs, plumbing or window frames cause the biggest problems. Couple excessive moisture with a lack of ventilation a... Read >
06th September 2008
p>Older homes that have not been consistently taken care of or upgraded are apt to show more wear and tear. But, with an eye for detail and some good old fashioned elbow grease an older home can be vastly improved upon- in terms of appearance and efficie... Read >
Author: Matt Barker21st May 2008
As temperatures drop, and leaves begin to turn, most of us are thinking of woolens and storm windows. But for some fortunate folks, it’s time to pack up and hit the road for sunnier climes. Across the northern latitudes of North America, the annual snow... Read >
Author: Kaushal28th March 2008
(ARA) - As temperatures drop, and leaves begin to turn, most of us are thinking of woolens and storm windows. But for some fortunate folks, it’s time to pack up and hit the road for sunnier climes. Across the northern latitudes of North America, the an... Read >
Author: Musharf20th March 2008
March is the one of the most restless months of the year. Outside, the weather shifts daily, from piercing winds and snow, to balmy breezes and rain, to sunshine and blue skies, then back through the cycle again. Inside, we’re counting down the days u... Read >
Author: Kathy Moran24th January 2008
As you look for a new home, plan your move or settle in to your new house, you may want to think about emergency planning. The increased number of severe weather incidents is heating up our TV sets, bringing home the aftermath of a major (or minor) disast... Read >
Author: M Shane17th January 2008
Whenever you look at a house the first thing that you will notice is that of the windows. As we look all around us you will notice that many of the houses may have similar windows and others have different shaped windows. These many styles of windows may ... Read >
Author: Peter Gitundu17th January 2008
Houses look very attractive when they have different types of windows. You will find that it is possible to mix the different windows like casement windows with that of awning windows. A picture window can be accentuated with thin narrow stained glass win... Read >
Author: Peter Gitundu17th January 2008
There are many companies that manufacture windows. One of the better known window companies you will be able to buy windows from is that of Marvin Windows. This company has many different styles of windows that you can use. Additionally you will be able t... Read >
Author: Peter Gitundu17th January 2008
When we are looking to buy some windows for a new house or even to replace old windows we tend to go to places that sell these products. The various window manufactures that you can find will have many different styles of windows that you can choose to us... Read >
Author: Peter Gitundu06th November 2007
INDOORSFurnace: - Set up a furnace check-up well before the cold weather starts, not only will it prevent the breakdown blues in the dead of winter, but it's much easier to get an appointment with your local furnace repairman before he gets busy. - Gen... Read >
Author: Justin Lee05th November 2007
When the weather turns cold, you may wish that you could simply turn a cold shoulder to it, and shut yourself away in a sunroom until spring. Unfortunately, you know that, in order to stay completely comfortable when winter winds whistle, you must make s... Read >
Author: Kathy Moran02nd November 2007
During a storm is your home safe? Here is an easier question; what is stopping your older modeled home from falling apart right before your eyes? Well, for those home owners who do not have storm shutters, storm windows or storm doors you might just be re... Read >
Author: Sam Inci23rd August 2007
There's no question about it - people has plunge in love with summerhouses. If you have any distrust, just look around. You'll see them in backyards, front yards, and side yards, standing alone, or incorporated with decks. Undeniably, the summerhouses are... Read >
Author: Allan27th March 2007
The size of your home can greatly alter your everyday mood; the difficult thing is to determine how to find the right size home so that your mood is positive.
If your home is too big because children or other family members have left the house or it is... Read >
Author: groshan fabiola10th February 2007
Home improvement projects abound in the spring, summer, and fall, but what home repair projects do people do in the winter? Answer: All the projects that happen the rest of the year. However, projects such as replacing windows, painting rooms, and putting... Read >
Author: --18th December 2006
The snow has already begun to fly in various parts of the country, and now you're looking forward to snuggling on the couch with a good book in front of a warm fire. But before you get too comfortable, make sure that your house is winterized for this comi... Read >
Author: Richard Roll06th October 2006
Storm windows are a great invention that not only adds to the beauty of your home but also saves you money. It does this by helping to control the temperature in your home by eliminating leaks that occurs form cracks in your windows frames. The more airti... Read >
Author: Kathie Stillow04th October 2006
There's no question about it America has fallen in love with gazebos. If you have any doubt, just look around. You'll see them in backyards, front yards, and side yards, in public parks, overlooking rivers, lakes, and ponds, standing alone, or integra... Read >
Author: Kathy Moran28th March 2006
Every season there are home maintenance and safety items that should be done to make certain that a home continues to run properly and will not incur damages in the long run. Many homeowners skip over these basic home maintenance necessities because of bu... Read >
Author: Ian Anderson19th January 2006
Want to put more money in your pocket? You can up to 10% or more on your energy bill by eliminating as many the air leaks in your home as possible. During the summer warm air leaks into your home and during the winter leaks out of your home, wasting a go... Read >
Author: Lynne Doxley
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