Guest Blogger #899, Entry #2109, March 15, 2013 Seeking ways to conserve energy use in your home makes sense – both environmentally and financially. Over time, the energy efficiency improvements you make to your home can yield dramatic results. Your energy bills will decrease, and many improvements will also result in greater comfort for you and…
Guest Blogger #897, Entry #2104, March 14, 2013 Achieve a Cheaper Home Life in 25 Steps 1. It’s a cliché of fathers everywhere, but always ensure that you turn off all appliances that you are not using. This includes turning off all lights and heating. 2. Shop around online for your groceries. The top supermarkets are…
Guest Blogger #878, Entry #2145, February 27, 2013 If lately, you’ve been thinking about ways to give your home a bit of an “upgrade”, why not consider installing new window treatments? The wonderful thing about this particular option is that there are a variety of window treatments to choose from, even if you are…
Guest Blogger #785, Entry #1853, November 22, 2012 Utility companies raising their prices has become something of a late-October tradition, taking its place alongside the clocks going back, Halloween and shopping centres playing Christmas songs on the list of things we can count on as the cold, dark evenings draw in. The latest round of…
Guest Blogger #756, Entry #1769, October 30, 2012 Winter weather in colder climes can make for a lot of energy usage in the home, what with the furnace running non-stop, the water heater working overtime to fill the tub, and everyone using space heaters and electric blankets to stay warm and cozy at night. It’s…
Guest Blogger #747, Entry #1748, October 23, 2012 For many, green living means more than fostering a sustainable environment. In many cases, the push for energy efficiency comes more from saving money than it does from creating a healthier ecological system. But you have to admit, reducing the negative impact humans have on the world…
Entry #1662, September 29, 2012 Great home design comes great savings. This is very true especially when you look at some of the innovative energy efficient home design built by some remarkable designers. However, the design is not only focused on the energy efficiency but also in terms of the looks. Nowadays, home designs are…
Guest Blogger #692, Entry #1634, September 24, 2012 Most homeowners are experiencing record high energy bills – why? Well, with so many modern gadgets on the market that require hours of charging i.e. Laptops, phones, iPads, iPods etc…. it only makes sense that we are using more electricity than ever before. So here is a…
Entry #1432, August 2, 2012 The summer heat brings discomfort and inconvenience to everyone. Whether you have air conditioning or not, trying to bring coolness to your home and reduce your energy bill are top priorities for many. Running your air conditioning all day will definitely cost a lot. This is why you need to…
Guest Blogger #571, Entry #1288, June 15, 2012 Want to go green? Feeling daunted by the challenge? Well, you don’t need to be. There are plenty of easy, affordable ways that you can cut down on your energy use at home. Doing so can not only help the environment, it can save you money on…
Entry #1262, June 7, 2012 Making a difference in your summer heating bill will be a great help on your budget. The savings may not be a drastic amount but a little percentage of reduction from heating bill is more than enough. It is a great help not only for our budget but also for…
Guest Blogger #541, Entry #1220, May 25, 2012 There are some things that we don’t think about updating or replacing nearly as much as we should. Take our windows, for example. Unless we want to renovate a room in our home, most of us don’t even give it a second thought. Maybe we would if…