Use that Unused Space
Many of us look around our homes and think that we have used up all of the space that we have, but few people remember to take a peek up in the attic. Most homes have a plethora of attic space that is...
View ArticleAlternative Lighting Options
Maybe it’s because people are afraid of change? Maybe people just don’t know how? Or, maybe people just don’t like saving money? For whatever reason, the “go green” movement is really not being taken...
View ArticleSunny Day Savings
As the credit card bills roll in from the gift giving season, many of us are scraping together funds to make ends meet, and saving money on the heating bill would be a great way to do so. You have...
View ArticleIs Your Cash Flying Out the Window?
I just left a service call that left me totally amazed at the lack of attention some people pay to their electric bills. The homeowner in question had a nice home in a nice neighborhood. Everything...
View ArticleOutrageous Electric Bills!
The heat wave is over but some people are still hot under the collar. Why? They just got the electric bills. More than one couple is sitting there drinking their morning coffee and blaming each other...
View ArticleDo It Yourself or Call a Pro
“Do it yourselfers” have the best intentions at heart. They want to be hands on when it comes to taking care of their home and they want to save a few bucks along the way. For some projects, a...
View ArticleHow Much Electricity Does Your Furnace Use?
All furnaces were not created equal, and when it comes time to purchase a new system for your home, this fact will become overwhelmingly obvious. In the past, most furnaces were similar, but with all...
View ArticleIcicles Causing Power Outages
If your neighborhood is prone to power outages, you may already know that wet, heavy snow and icicles can cause power outages during the winter months. Every neighborhood that experiences large...
View ArticleLow Freon Could Cost You More than Your Comfort
When it comes to air conditioner breakdowns, a lack of maintenance is often the source of most problems with the system. However, Freon leaks are another common problem that some homeowners may not...
View ArticleHome Flooding: Keeping Your Family Safe
When I was a kid, the house my family was living in was over 50 years old and had a foundation that invited rain water indoors. We would get anywhere from a few inches to a few feet of water in our...
View ArticlePower Down Your Home While You are Away
No one likes to pay for something that they aren’t going to use. We opt out of extended warranties and rental car insurance for this very reason, yet every time we leave our homes empty we are left...
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