Posted Tue, 11/14/2006 - 22:54 by Admin

Insulation and Scheduling

Imagine this scenario, it is the middle of January and the temperature has bottomed out. You don’t know what it is but it is negative something. You’re dreading the thought of getting out of your bed because of the cold long walk to the bathroom for your shower or bath. To add insult to injury, when you finally get up, get into the bathroom, open the hot tap full blast, the water remains cold for several minutes before a hint of warmth finally comes through. This may seem annoying because it delays your warm bath or shower, but actually this can cost you money. The water is cold because it has to travel quite extensively through cold pipes. As the water heats, so do the pipes which is why it eventually gets warm. You could however save lots of time and money by insulating your pipes. Read More

Temperature Control

Saving energy and water makes good sense. It is good for our planet as well as your pocketbook. Many are afraid slightly when they hear the words energy efficiency. They immediately associate this with cutting back and sacrificing quality. The truth is you can achieve an energy efficient house without having to endure cold baths and showers and eating off of dirty dishes. Many times it is a matter of a quick change or installation of a small product that translates into money and water saved. Read More

Water Consumption

When you get your gas or electric bill, consider that one seventh of that goes to heating your water. It may not add up to much but when you multiply that out over the year the sum quickly increases. You may think that this money is well worth all of the hot baths and warm showers that you have over the year, but what if there was a way to have this and still save some money. The truth is that by applying some simple energy saving tips, you can save energy and money without having to sacrifice those long, well deserved hours of relaxation that hot baths and showers provide. Read More

Winterizing The Exterior

Getting ready for the fall season can mean making a number of important improvements and changes in and around your home. Part of being prepared for the upcoming season will entail taking care of the present by taking care of any applicable seasonal needs, and preparing for the future season, namely winter, by attending to the necessary elements that will protect you, your home and your family for the months ahead. Read More

Winterizing Your Interior

It is important to prepare for the cold winter months well in advance of their arrival. If you wait too long, there are many necessary jobs that will simply not get done, such as any work outside in the year, as the ground will be too cold. So, when you are preparing to winterize your home, do the outside work first and save the inside jobs for when the weather prevents you from going out. There are a number of ways to get your home ready for the weather changes that the winter will bring. Although the inside of the home does not get the same exposure to the elements that the outside does, it is important to take steps to prepare each part of the house, inside and out, for what the winter may bring. Read More