Building Materials, Heating and Cooling

Upgrade your attic, doors, windows and basement. Use sealants, weather stripping and insulation to make your home more efficient. You’ll be surprised how much energy and money you can save.

Cut your cooling and heating costs while improving comfort and enjoy more comfortable indoor temperatures year-round. Focus on the attic, walls, floors, basement and crawlspaces. Not sure about the best material to use, check with a professional contractor.

Do your windows leak, rattle or cost you a fortune in energy expenses every year? Let the sunlight in and keep the heat out by upgrading or replacing your old windows to ensure they are in good working order.

House too cold or too warm? Did you know it’s possible to control your home’s temperature naturally and no electrical equipment is required. Follow these simple techniques to heat and cool your home more cost effectively.

Proper fan use can help reduce the amount of energy your A/C uses, or even replace it completely. While a typical central air conditioning unit uses 3,500 watts of energy when running, the average ceiling fan uses only 60 watts!

Don’t let your air conditioner overheat your energy bill. Planting leafy trees and shrubs around your house to block the sun is just one of the many things you can do to cool off while saving more.

Even when it’s extremely cold outside, there are things you can do to stay warm, conserve energy and lower your energy bill. Start with simple things like eliminating drafts around electrical boxes and adjusting door thresholds, and go from there.

Warm up, stay safe, and enjoy the convenience of a portable heater. In many cases, turning down your thermostat and turning on a portable heater can save you lots of money when the main heating system isn’t doing the job.