Gadgets Help Save Water, Energy
Low-flow showerheads and other low-cost devices use less water and heat.
Q:Both my energy and water bills are increasing, so I plan to install low-flow...
Sizing Up Storm Doors: A Variety of Options Can Fit Any Efficiency Need or...
Q: I feel air leaks around my doors, so I’m thinking about adding storm doors. I want ones that also have screens, but my...
Assessing Home Energy Use
Calculating how much electricity you consume can help you decide which energy efficiency measures to take.
Q:I want to make my house more energy efficient,...
Window Wizardry
Homeowners have many options to improve the energy efficiency of their old windows.
Q: Our house has its original single-pane windows and we always feel...
Cut Through Sales Hype Before Replacing Windows
Q: We need replacement windows for our home, but every salesman makes his sound like the best and most efficient. How do I choose...
Insulate Cracks, Gaps for Maximum Efficiency
Q: The wall and blown-in attic insulation in my fairly new house are at recommended levels, but my utility bills are still too high. What...
Soundproof for Peace, Quiet, Efficiency
Q: Our house walls need more insulation for efficiency and perhaps better soundproofing. We are also planning to add a bedroom. Will insulation make...
Get the Facts Before Installing Solar Water Heater
Harnessing sunshine may reduce your water heating bill, but visit the options first to find the best system.
Q: With two teenage daughters who take...
Hot Water Can Heat Homes
Using a reverse cycle chiller with your home’s heat pump can be a less costly alternative to supplemental resistance heating.
Q:We have an old, inefficient...
Landscape for Looks & Efficiency
Wise landscaping can lower utility bills and improve comfort in addition to dressing up your property.
Q: We are landscaping our new house and want...
Air Fryer Favorites Recipes Due By March 1
Share your favorite “Air Fryer Favorites” recipe with us by March 1 and you could win a $100.00 credit on your electric bill. Plus,...
