Winter is over, and spring is here. Beside the joy of being able to go outside and engage in more outdoor activities, spring opens many opportunities for reducing your home energy bill. The drastic improvement in weather means you’ll use the furnace less and might even start turning on the… read more →
All homeowners know that you should replace your furnace filter once a month or as often as needed. This keeps it clean and of optimal functioning. If you have a wood- and Pellet-Burning heating system you should clean the flue vent regularly and also the inside of the appliance with a… read more →
Your home may be your castle, but you don’t have to pay a king’s ransom to keep it warm. Here are 6 things you should know about heating your house. Baby, its Cold Outside Sitting in your overcoat with the thermostat at 78 degrees? You could have a problem. If you… read more →
Starting Jan. 1, manufacturers will stop making 60- and 40-watt incandescent light bulbs to comply with new federal energy-efficiency laws. Yet one manufacturer claims only 40 percent of people it surveyed are aware of the changes. With new light-bulb rules taking effect Jan. 1, should you choose halogens, CFL-halogen hybrids or LEDs… read more →