Your holiday schedule is busy enough without a trip to the emergency room interrupting it. And while everyone enjoys cozying up to a fire, it’s nicer if the burning is in your fireplace instead of on your lawn or roof. Holiday…
Your holiday schedule is busy enough without a trip to the emergency room interrupting it. And while everyone enjoys cozying up to a fire, it’s nicer if the burning is in your fireplace instead of on your lawn or roof. Holiday…
As we settle in for another winter heating season, here are some tips on how to save money on your heating bill and stay comfortable in the process.
Stop Heat Loss From Your Fireplace
Wood-burning fireplaces have a charm of their own, but older designs rely on room…
Use LED Bulbs Instead of Compact Fluorescents
If you haven’t already, pull out your wallet to replace your old Compact Fluorescent bulbs with LED bulbs. They last 2.5 times longer than CFLs, saving nearly $80 per year in in lifetime electric cost per bulb over CFLs. LEDs don’t…
There are plenty of reasons to make energy savings part of your building or remodeling plans, and both state and local governments are taking steps to make tax benefits one of them.
The State of Colorado offers a credit of up to $8,000 for new purchases and $6,000…
As the weather turns cooler, our thoughts turn toward indoor living. Maybe it’s time to consider adding that media center, home office, man-cave, or guest suite you’ve been wanting. But where to put it? How about that basement that’s been collecting things that you seldom or no longer…
The days are getting shorter and soon we’ll go back to Standard Time, but earlier sunsets don’t mean you can’t enjoy the beauty that fall brings to your gardens. The latest developments in LED and solar-powered lighting make it more affordable, too. Here are some options.
Solar Lights