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...
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...
Upgrade Garage Door for Comfort, Efficiency, Safety
Q: I do projects in my garage, which has a bedroom above it. The garage door is an old metal one with no insulation,...
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...
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...
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...
What Do You Need From Extra AC?
Ask yourself what you want from a supplemental air-conditioning unit before buying one—window units and mini-split heat pumps both have good qualities.
Q: We added...
Keep Indoor Air Healthy
Q: I want the best air for my family. Which type of central air cleaner is best, and will installing one make my heating...
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...
Salads With a Twist Recipes Due by March 1
Share your favorite “Salads With a Twist” recipe with us by March 1 and you could win a $100.00 credit on your electric bill....
