Keep these simple design tips in mind and your outdoor lighting will serve multiple occasions and make your garden parties the envy of the neighborhood.
…Be Prepared for Winter Emergencies
Nature has a way of throwing us curves at the most inconvenient times. Summertime power outages are a nuisance, but at least you can hang out on the patio and grill up something to eat on the Weber. In the winter, power outages can be deadly.
While most…
Outdoor Christmas Lighting Safety
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…
What To Do First To Save Energy At Home
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…
5 Tips To Lower Your Electric Bills
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…
What Colorado’s Green Tax Credits Mean for You
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…
