Energy Usage

Architects Condo Remodel – a Space Optimized Redo with LG Squared :: Inside the Pro’s Home

On the day I visited, classical music simmered as Jodi was working to plow through some of her duties as bookkeeper. The signs of a wall removal are still present. A peeled...

by jb bartkowiak

How To Install a Programmable Thermostat :: Why Replace It + How to Set to It

If you’ve been putzing around with an old thermostat, you should consider replacing it with a new programmable one. In only a few simple steps, you will never again have to lift...

by Lauren Beerling

The Skinny on Energy Star Certified Homes :: A Guide for Home Improvements?

The federal government's Energy Star program offers certification to green home builders, giving homeowners the reassurance that they are purchasing a home designed to conform to strict energy-efficiency guidelines. Energy Star-certified homes...

by Justin Krutz

How To Build a Green Wall of Your Own & Selecting Plants that Improve Indoor Air Quality

A green wall isn’t hard to create, but you’ll need to pay attention to the plants, just like you would in any garden. The positive effects are numerous, including aesthetics, improved indoor...

by Diane Kuehl

Energy Audit Cost :: What’s in a Price? :: What to Know about Survey Style vs. Diagnostic Energy Audits

While there are hundreds if not thousands of variations of “audits” performed daily, it essentially boils down to two types; survey style & diagnostic. Learn more about what each entails + common...

by Sean Lintow Sr

Weatherizing with Caulk :: How to Seal Your Home

Make-Maintain-Fix

When I was first invited to take part in DAP's Seal Your Home Blogger Challenge (link), a siding project underway . . . a brick project in the works (plus planning for...

by jb bartkowiak

Simpllet act of Green: Container Herbs Garden

Three Simple Strategies for Going Green Around the House :: Managing Electrical & Water Consumption + The Kitchen Garden

In the NeighborHood

Today (April 22nd) is Earth Day, and the theme of this year's Earth Day is A Billion Acts of Green. The basic idea is that if at least a billion of us...

by John Poole

5 Signs It’s Time to Replace Your Old Refrigerator :: Energy Star Can Help

Homeownership

Since the refrigerator is the one appliance that operates 24/7 year after year, it's a key contributor to your home's monthly energy consumption. If your refrigerator was manufactured before 1993, you're already...

by Home Sweet Solutions