5 Easy Ways to Save Money on Utilities
June 13, 2012 | Posted in: Hot Tips
1. Use your ceiling fan with the air conditioner. The air moved by a ceiling fan makes your body feel cooler, even when the temperature is relatively high. Save energy by raising the air conditioner’s thermostat 3-5 degrees above your normal setting and running the ceiling fan along with it. 2. Shut doors to unused … Read More »
Home Energy Improvements Pay Off at Tax Time
April 16, 2012 | Posted in: Hot Tips
If you made improvements last year to your home to make it more energy-efficient, Uncle Sam wants to help — but not as much as he previously did. For the 2011 tax year, the nonbusiness energy property credit is worth a maximum of $500. That’s just a third of the credit that was available the … Read More »
Not All Green Home Improvements Make Cents
March 19, 2012 | Posted in: Heating & Cooling Articles
Home improvements that lower energy consumption and protect the planet are in vogue. While oftentimes these green makeovers can be smart for the environment, other times they’re not, financially speaking, a good deal. It’s impossible to compile a definitive list of worthwhile green home improvements since so much of the decision-making depends on factors that … Read More »
