Save Money By Installing Better Home Siding: The Best Low-Maintenance...
Does your home look blah? Do you have siding on your house that was state-of-the-art in the 70s and 80s… but has lost its charm and seen better days? Have you pressure-washed it so many times the...
View ArticleThinking Of A Sunroom Addition? The Pros & Cons Of Sunrooms
I remember vacationing from Pennsylvania to Bonita Beach, Florida as a kid and we stayed with my parents’ friends who had a beautiful “Florida Sunroom.” (I put it in quotes because that’s exactly what...
View ArticleCeiling Fan Guide: 4 Things You Need To Know Before Buying Ceiling Fans For...
Sometimes you don’t realize until after you’ve lived in your house for awhile which rooms you really want (or need) to have ceiling fans in. Have you ever considered buying ceiling fans for...
View ArticleGreen Homes: The Difference Between An Energy-Efficient Home & An...
You recycle, you bring your own cloth bags to the grocery store, and you care about the environment. (Way to go!) You probably want to do more, so now you’re wondering — what’s the deal with “green”...
View ArticleSave Money By Installing Better Home Siding: The Best Low-Maintenance...
The most energy-efficient, low-maintenance house siding options -- according to a home siding expert. Here's how to weigh your options before residing a house to improve the look, improve energy...
View ArticleHow To Find Appliance Rebates & Home Energy Tax Incentives In Your Area
Are you moving into a new home and need new appliances? Have you already purchased some new appliances recently? How would you like for the United States government to help you pay for them? Uncle Sam...
View ArticleReflective Roofing vs. Dark Roof Colors: See How Roof Shingle Colors Affect...
We tend to pay much attention to aesthetics and curb appeal when it comes to our exterior home designs. But did you know that your choice of roof shingle colors can have a significant impact on your...
View ArticleThinking Of A Sunroom Addition? Here Are The Pros & Cons Of Sunrooms
I remember vacationing from Pennsylvania to Bonita Beach, Florida as a kid and we stayed with my parent’s friends who had a beautiful “Florida Sunroom”. I put it in quotes because that’s exactly what...
View ArticleA Preventative Home Maintenance Checklist For Fall
Fall home preventative maintenance is SUPER important. It’s been a long, hot summer and Autumn is finally upon us. Many of us put off outdoor maintenance projects until the heat and mosquitos die down....
View ArticleCeiling Fan Guide: 5 Things You Need To Know Before Buying Ceiling Fans For...
Sometimes you don’t realize until after you’ve lived in your house for awhile which rooms you really want (or need) to have ceiling fans in. Have you ever considered buying ceiling fans for...
View ArticleGreen Homes: The Difference Between An Energy-Efficient Home & An...
You recycle, you bring your own cloth bags to the grocery store, and you care about the environment. (Way to go!) You probably want to do more, so now you’re wondering — what’s the deal with “green”...
View Article7 Home Remodeling Tips To Save Money: Shop Where Taxes Are Lower, Focus On...
Planning our big home remodeling project was one of the most exciting parts of owning our home, but we were considerably less than thrilled when we got the estimate from our contractor. I asked family...
View Article7 Reasons To Install Radiant Barrier Roof Sheathing
Radiant barrier roof sheathing is a great product that will reduce your power bill. There are just a few manufacturers that make this unusual type of roof sheathing that has a shiny, perforated...
View ArticleHome Energy Audit vs Home Energy Review: What You Can Expect
A Home Energy Audit — also known as a home energy assessment — is a series of specific tests and inspections performed by a certified professional to determine where your house could be more energy...
View ArticleBuying New Windows For Your House? Here’s How To Read Window Labels & Make...
Selecting windows for your home can be a dicey affair — unless you know what how to decipher the labels that you see on new windows. What do all of those numbers and phrases on the window labels mean?...
View ArticleEnergy Efficient Washers: How To Choose The Best Washing Machine
If you follow my blog, then you already know that our ultra-expensive Kenmore Elite HE3t washing machine that we’ve had for 6 years turned out to be a piece of crap. We kind of loved it at first...
View ArticleHome Water Heater Efficiency Is Increasing With Advanced Technologies
Water heater efficiency is a major deal because water heaters can be energy hogs in your home. Heating and cooling is the #1 culprit. Water heaters are typically #2 in the fuel gobbling category. So...
View ArticleGuidelines For Water Heater Life Expectancy
Choosing a great water heater that doesn’t break the bank can be tough. In a recent article I talked about choosing different types of water heaters based upon the type of fuel it takes to run them. I...
View ArticleHow To Choose The Best Energy Star Water Heater For Your Home
If you are in the market for a water heater for your home, I urge you to buy an Energy Star water heater. What do I mean when I say ‘Energy Star water heater’? Simple. An Energy Star water heater is...
View ArticleHow To Find Appliance Rebates
Are you moving into a new home in need of new appliances? How would you like for the United States government to help you pay for that new appliance you’ve had your eye on? Uncle Sam is all about...
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