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Don’t Let Your Chimney Put a Damper on Your Holiday
There’s no better way to ward off the winter chill than by getting cozy around the fireplace. However, that same haven of warmth could also be part of the problem. The culprit? Your chimney’s damper. What is a chimney damper? Chimney dampers are doors above the fireplace that help control
Get Your Mind in the Gutter
How gutters affect your home’s energy efficiency With the arrival of autumn comes the pleasures of all things fall: cooler weather, changing leaves, and pumpkin spice lattes. However, leaves are not solely an issue for those with yards- every home should keep an eye on their gutters- not just
How long does attic insulation last?
Your home insulation has one job: it regulates your home’s interior temperature. Because of that regulation, the heating and cooling costs of your home are lowered. If you didn’t have insulation, your home heating, and air conditioning bills would be astronomical. Your family’s health would also be compromised as the
Home Energy Saving Idea: How Often Should You Change Your HVAC Air Filter and Why?
Home air filters are something we all take for granted. Once they have been installed, we don’t think about them. They’re not seen and not heard. However, if you forget to change your HVAC filter, it could cause damage to your home heating and air conditioning unit. So, there are
Insulation and Indoor Air Quality
Removing old attic insulation and overall home ventilation can improve indoor air quality. Here are few reasons to schedule an energy audit to ensure your home is breathing safe air.
Energy Efficient Windows
Improving home energy efficiency is an important factor for homeowners who wish to see higher saving in from their utility bills or for greater home comfort. Investments in energy efficient windows are one of the many ways to achieve these goals. Before determining if your windows need to be replaced
Summer Energy Saving Tips
Below you will find strategies to help you save energy and keep utility cost down during the summer when the weather is getting warmer and you are trying to keep a cool home. There are a range of tips from free to inexpensive that most homeowners can take to keep
Maximizing Energy Efficiency for Historic Houses
Many homes in the DMV area, especially in DC, are historic in age which leads into the topic of seeking ways to make one’s home more energy efficient. Today, with energy resources being depleted and and growing concerns of greenhouse gases on climate change, owners of older can look towards
Four Types of Attic Insulation
Believe it or not, all insulation is not alike. It may seem like it when it’s installed (if the homeowner sees it at all.) However, there are different types of insulation for different types of needs and locations. Additionally, the cost of insulation varies depending on the size of the
Energy Efficient Garden Practices
Gardening has become an increasingly popular pastime in recent years. Here are some considerations to take in to be more energy efficient while gardening. These are the main points of focus where one can implement new energy efficiency garden practices. Water Utilization One of the most important aspects in gardening
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