Utilities

How to fit your thermostat into your decorating theme

Thermostat

Thermostats and the heating, ventilating, and air conditioning (HVAC) systems that they control are a great modern convenience, allowing us to stay toasty in the winter and cool in the summer. But not every thermostat was designed with aesthetics in mind. If you have a wall driving you to despair because of an ugly thermostat, …

Ways to maximize energy use when building a new home

new house

You have a great deal of control over your energy efficiency when you’re constructing a new home from the ground up. While your options are limited with an existing structure, they’re nearly boundless when you begin from the foundation up. Investing more in smarter building techniques and installations now will help you enjoy energy savings …