Spring is now in full effect, and hopefully that means you have been taking care of a bit of Spring Cleaning. Taking care of all the little tasks put off during the cold months can be a bit of a pain, but it also give you an opportunity to take stock in the condition of
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The great weather that summer brings makes it one of the most popular times of the year to taking care of home improvement projects. Unfortunately, we see a significant rise in scams as well. So-called “contractors” will accept payments for work that never gets completed or, in some cases, never gets started at all. In
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For water being an absolutely necessary component in every home, it’s a bit ironic that so many household problems are caused by water. We need water to be piped inside and out for use in bathrooms, kitchens, and lawn/garden care, but one small leak in any household water system can be potentially disastrous. Some problems
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In this day and age, energy efficiency doesn’t just mean being more friendly to the environment; it also means saving a significant amount of money on energy bills as well. With the right tools and knowledge, it’s easy to identify and correct energy- wasting aspects of your home. To get you started, here are a
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H&R Block has a great campaign going for this year’s tax season, with a tag line that reads, “Get your billion back America”. While you may not have a tax refund this year, you can still recoup some of your losses by ensuring that your windows are energy-efficient. Each year, local utility agencies embark upon
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According to this article, http://www.dailyfinance.com/2013/02/07/frugal-fixes-for-drafty-windows-savings-experiment/, experts offer some economical solutions to keep heat from escaping your home. Drafty windows can allow heat to escape from your home as much as 25%, this loss can considerably raise the cost of your heating bill. One low-cost solutions is installing energy-efficient curtains. Energy-efficient curtains can reportedly reduce heat
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In a recent article from the San Jose Mercury News, http://www.mercurynews.com/los-gatos/ci_25128176/exterior-projects-rated-most-valuable-home-improvements, realtors rated what they considered as the most valuable home improvement exterior projects. In the 2014 Remodeling Cost vs. Value Report, homeowners who make improvements to the exterior of their home, such as doors, house painting and window replacement, can gain back as much
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Reducing energy consumption in your lifestyle as well as in your home can have a major impact on the health of the environment such as cleaner air, reducing greenhouse gas and climate change. Homeowners and property owners can find way to save energy and reduce cost by following these easy and simple tips from energystar.gov.
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ENERGY STAR qualified windows provide a variety of benefits that many homeowners may not be aware of. Aside from helping homeowners reduce cost on utility bills, ENERGY STAR qualified windows protects furnishings and finishes from sun damage allowing homeowners to enjoy the light and views. As well, because ENERGY STAR qualified windows are energy-efficient, they
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There are so many different types of window replacements available in the market today, each with varying degrees of energy-efficiency that consumers may be unaware of. To help consumers make informed decisions, the Department of Energy (DOE) has compiled a brief overview of the following different types of window frames and their benefits and features: Aluminum
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