Tag: Energy Efficiency

Posted on 07/21/2024

How to add value to your home: High ROI home upgrades

Whether you’re a homeowner or a real estate investor, it’s...

Energy Efficiency

Home Upgrades

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Posted on 06/11/2023

3 Things to consider about your door and energy efficiency

When climate-controlled air escapes or gaps allow non-climate-controlled air inside, heating and cooling system are forced to work overtime. Although frugal people often calculate the cost benefits of replacement windows to reduce energy loss, entry and secondary doors also have a significant effect. A poorly insulated door with even small gaps around the casing can create ongoing drafts....

Building Materials

Door Materials

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Posted on 02/07/2021

Lighting: Benefits of Skylights

Photo by Tania Van den Berghen via Pixabay When your kitchen or another part of your home could use a bit more light, consider adding skylights instead of lamps or light fixtures. Skylights can provide your home with some important benefits. As long as you have these lights properly installed, they can offer the following advantages for your...

Energy Efficiency

Skylight

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Posted on 12/13/2020

Energy Efficient Tips for Older Homes

Photo by Vivint Solar from Pexels When your pocketbook determines you can’t afford a new, energy-efficient home, you can still satisfy your preferences by upgrading an older house. Try these options for improving energy efficiency in your home. Apply for the FHA’s Energy-Efficient Mortgage program. With an EEM, you can finance an already energy-efficient home or use funds...

Homeownership

Energy Efficiency

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Posted on 05/03/2020

Improving an Older Home's Efficiency

Photo by SpeedKingz via Shutterstock Living green is the goal of many young homebuyers. Once in their new home, they want to take steps toward improving their home’s efficiency. The first step to improving your home’s energy efficiency is to choose the right house. Solar panels and LED light fixtures aside, the most efficient form of housing is...

Home Improvement

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Posted on 04/26/2020

Ways to Improve Your HVAC's Energy Efficiency

Photo by Skitterphoto via Pexels Keeping your home comfortable when the weather gets cooler can have a significant impact on your energy bills. In fact, your HVAC system is one of the biggest sources of energy usage in your home. You could end up spending more than you planned to on heating, especially if the weather turns colder...

Home Improvement

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