8 Easy Ways to Seal Air Leaks Around the House
by Jeanne Huber For what the typical family wastes every year on air leaks — about $350 — you can plug energy-robbing gaps, start saving money, and enjoy a more comfortable home. A typical family spends about a third of its annual heating and cooling budget — roughly $350 — on air that leaks into or…
Details5 Ways to Stay Warm in Winter
Has your heater been burning a hole in your pocket this winter? Try these cost-cutting tips to stay warm in winter. As we saw last year, winter can be brutal! With freezing temperatures and blistering winds it can seem like you’re destined to be a popsicle all winter long! With dropping temperatures it’s hard not…
Details10 Tips for Maintaining a Wood-Burning Fireplace
By S. H. Wallick There can be many advantages to using a wood burning fireplace. Among other things, it can save money on heating costs and supplement your main source of heat. Just like your furnace you need to make sure you have your fireplace checked, either by yourself or a professional. To ensure the…
Details5 fall efficiency tips for heating your home
by Michele Dawson, Angie’s List Contributor As your family settles into the back-to-school routine and those mornings turn chilly, thoughts slowly turn to pumpkins, fallen leaves and keeping warm. But you shouldn’t take for granted staying warm while keeping your energy bills reasonable. If it could talk, your heating system would be telling … no, screaming,…
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