by Sandy Carpenter | Jun 12, 2020 | blog, efficiency, saving money
Attic fans can be used to cool your living space any time it is cooler outside than inside your home. Attic fans pull air in through an open window or door while pushing hot air out of your home through attic vents. Ventilation fans are designed to...
by Sandy Carpenter | May 19, 2020 | blog, efficiency, saving money
Insulation comes in several types and is used to slow the heat transfer through walls, attics, ducts or roofs. Your goal for your home should be to lose less warm air in the winter months and less cool air in the summer months. This will in turn reduce...
by Sandy Carpenter | Apr 27, 2020 | blog, efficiency, saving money
The leaks around windows and doors in an average home can be the cause of losing up to 30% of the homes heating and cooling. If your windows are in good condition you can take some steps to reduce the energy loss but you may want to consider...
by Sandy Carpenter | Apr 23, 2020 | blog, saving money
Let’s shed some light on lighting efficiency. Basically, light bulbs come in three types. They are halogen incandescents, compact fluorescent lamps (CFLs) and light-emitting diodes (LEDs). They each have their own pros and cons so let’s...
by Sandy Carpenter | Apr 9, 2020 | blog, saving money, understanding
Social distancing in these unsettled times is allowing us to get projects done or cleaning chores accomplished. Have any of you been sorting through all those papers that accumulate? Have you ever really looked at all of the information on your...
by Sandy Carpenter | Apr 2, 2020 | blog, saving money
Well, spring has sprung and we are all looking forward to warmer weather, sunshine and sweet summer time. Though it is wonderful to sleep with the windows open on a hot summer night and listen to the sounds of nature, it can also be very...