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During the summer months, do you have the air conditioning set low enough that it feels comfortable to wear a long sleeve shirt or pants? Do you grab for a blanket? This is a signal that perhaps you could raise the thermostat and still be quite comfortable. Raising the temperature can save you energy and money. By the same token,…

If you're looking for an easy way to save energy and money, insulating your water heater is one small act that can give a great deal of energy savings Lower Your Water Tempurature First off, do you realize that you are heating water to a certain temperature for your shower or your washing machine only to bring that temperature down…

You may know generally that ceiling fans are good to install through your home. But are you aware of the that ceiling fans can save money and energy? And how to use them correctly for maximum benefit? Most homes have these installed throughout them. If you do not, consider adding them. You can save a great deal of money and energy…

To save money and energy, have you ever thought about insulating your home's piping? Piping carries hot water to and from the various faucets in your home. It is important to ensure that while the hot water is traveling to its destination it is staying as hot as possible. If not, you will be tempted to just up the temperature…

Have you thought about the outside of your home for energy efficiency? Landscaping a home can be done in such a way as to allow for benefits in the energy department. In fact, you can save about 25% of your household energy consumption with a landscaping design that incorporates just the right placement of trees. By planting trees strategically near…