Caulking, Weather Stripping, and Insulating For Energy Savings
The most common question homeowners may ask regarding weatherization is this: “What exactly is weatherization?” Weatherization refers to many elements of your home. Any area which can be infiltrated by heat or cold, or can allow precious heating and cooling dollars to escape are affected by your home’s weatherization. Continue reading
Many air leaks and drafts are easy to find because they are easy to feel — like those around windows and doors. But holes hidden in attics, basements, and crawlspaces are usually bigger problems. Sealing these leaks with caulk, spray foam, or weather stripping will have a great impact on improving your comfort and reducing utility bills. Continue reading
Energy prices are on the rise across the nation. As a result, heating costs will consume an increasingly larger portion of a household’s energy budget. That’s why it’s important to check your home to insure that your heating dollars aren’t being wasted. Continue reading
According to the U.S. Environmental Protection Agency minor water leaks in homes account for more than 1 trillion gallons of water wasted each year in the United States. That’s equivalent to the annual water use of Los Angeles, Chicago, and Miami combined. Continue reading
Household plumbing maintenance issues can seem like just an irritating thing that you might get to sometime. But every drip drip drip of water that goes down the drain is water that you pay for each month. A leaky faucet or toilet that runs can add up to gallons and gallons of water every month literally down the drain. Continue reading
But besides being ideal for storage, attics represent a great opportunity to save money. How? The largest source of potential heat loss in a home is through the top. Attic insulation traps the heat inside to keep the house warm. Continue reading