How Clean is the Air in Your Home?

Poor indoor air quality can cause a variety of problems.  if you’ve noticed musty odors, discolored walls and ceilings, peeling paint or condensation on your windows, there’s a chance that you have an air quality problem. Contaminated indoor air can also...

Carbon Solar Panels May be Coming to a Wall Near You

Give this one 10 years or so before the core technology improves and ways to impregnate it into a variety of materials are developed, but these all-carbon Solar cells do present a variety of new ways to create surfaces that are capable of generating electricity from...

Tankless Water Weaters Save You Money

Tankless water heaters, as the name implies, are devices that provide hot water on demand without the use of a storage tank.Tankless water heaters are typically more efficient than conventional water heaters when the hot water per day usage is around 45 gallons or...

How Often Should I Have My Air Ducts Cleaned?

Opinions vary widely concerning how frequently you should have your air ducts cleaned. In general smokers, people with indoor pets, those who suffer from asthma and allergies should probably have their ducts cleaned more frequently. You should also have your ducts...

Power Inverters for the Home

If you want to supply alternative power to your house with batteries or solar panels you’ll need a power inverter to convert from the battery (most likely 12 or 24 Volt) system to the 110 AC found in a home. Here is agreat article on inverter design and what...

How Much Insulation Do I Need in My Attic?

Attics are among the least energy efficient parts of a typical home. They are generally not heated or cooled and often do not have sufficient ventilation or insulation. During colder months, the temperature in your attic will be approximately the same as the outdoor...

Online Energy Savings Calculator

Thinking of purchasing a new heating and cooling system for your home?  Although high-efficiency systems cost more initially, they can significantly reduce your monthly utility bills.  The Lennox Web site has a handy Energy Savings Calculator that shows how much you...

Programmable Thermostats Reduce Heating and Cooling Costs

Although specific features vary from manufacturer to manufacturer, most programmable thermostats also allow you to adjust your home’s heating and cooling system to run more efficiently during long absences, like times when you’re away on vacation.  Many also alert you...

Home Heating Myths Dispelled

Looking for ways to keep warm and lower heating costs this winter?  According to the U.S. Department of Energy, heating costs account for about 54 percent of the average American homeowner’s monthly utility costs. Unfortunately, many people unknowingly increase...