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Seal up all of those home leaks with insulation As we learned in our Green Home Expert Series from organic architect Eric Corey Freed, you can never have too much insulation – the more the better! Typically, ½ of your home’s heating and cooling (a huge chunk!) will escape through walls, windows,...
01/22/2012
Get an energy audit (or Do It Yourself with a spot thermometer / infrared gun) Getting an energy audit is a lot like getting a check-up at the doctor – a professional auditor can check out your whole home to spot any problem areas where heat could be leaking out, and recommend exactly what you c...
01/22/2012
Dress for the weather and turn your thermostat down a few degrees This may seem like a no-brainer, but you can save a ton of cash if you simply dress a little warmer during the colder months. If you get in the habit of wearing sweaters, slippers and blankets around your home, you can turn your t...
01/22/2012
Invest in a smart thermostat Ask most people if they would like to pay to have their houses heated during the day when they weren’t even there, and you’d probably be met with a resounding “of course not!” But if you don’t have an old-fashioned thermostat, that’s probably exactly what’s happening...
01/22/2012
      Switch all of your light bulbs to LEDs When the days get shorter we end up switching on our lights a lot earlier than we would in the summer, so it’s more important than ever to make sure your bulbs are as energy-efficient as possible. Our recommendation? Go with LEDs. You may have heard th...
01/22/2012
Get a smart power strip and/or start to unplug electronics that aren’t in use Just because you aren’t using a charger, television or computer doesn’t mean it isn’t still sucking up electricity (and costing you money). If you saw that your faucet kept running water even though you’d turned it off...
01/22/2012
  Get an energy monitoring device/power strip to understand where you are using the most energy It’s hard to cut down on your energy when you don’t even know how much you use. That’s why we recommend getting an energy-monitoring device like this Kill-a-Watt that will allow you to visualize and qu...
01/22/2012
We continue to see these great rates and have to wonder when they will start to make their move upward. For now, money is as cheap as it ever will be and this is making homes even more affordable. If you are looking to refi or purchase, get with a lender today and see what your options are.Freddi...
01/21/2012
Well, it looks as though January has its own special meaning, besides being just the month after Christmas to recover and get back to work. It is national thank you month. Having a positive and grateful attitude can make all the difference.January is National Thank You month! Did you know that ha...
01/21/2012
Have you ever wondered what that little switch on the side of your ceiling fan does. Well it changes the direction of the fan and the following post tells you why that could be important.  In colder months, do you use your ceiling fan the right way? In the summer they can provide cooling breezes,...
01/21/2012
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