There’s nothing worse than an unpleasant surprise on your electric bill. Energy consumption is a concern for all homeowners, but most homeowners don’t consider their water heater as a source of the problem. Water heaters can cause a number of problems that may lead to a hike in energy costs that can go undetected for …
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, …
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 …
