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Save money and energy by checking your home for air leaks at seams, cracks, vents, and some other places you might not think to look. The U.S. Department of Energy's Energy Saver Tips section offers this idea as a way to begin the process: Test your home for air tightness. On a windy day, carefully hold a ...
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If you are building a new home or looking for ways to upgrade your current home, consider installing a cool roof. Cool roof materials are designed to reflect heat away from your home and allow you to reduce the temperature of your roof by up to 50 degrees (F). This then reduces the amount of heat ...
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If you made any green improvements to your home last year do not miss out on the federal and state tax credits. Get a list of 2011 green incentives as well as credits applicable through 2016 to help you plan your upcoming tax years. Photo courtesy of iStockphoto.com/Ju-Lee. Natural & Thrifty in 365 is a year-long series ...
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We can all be more energy conscious by unplugging unused appliances. Another choice is to take advantage of power-saver settings. Millions of people have game consoles in their homes which have auto-shutdown modes that can be preset so you don’t have to remember to turn it off when you’re finished. Save money. Save energy. Get all ...
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Whether heating your home by furnace or a wood stove, follow the manufacturer's suggested schedule and have your heater serviced by a professional. A qualified technician can make sure that the system is running safely and also give you professional advice on upgrading or retrofitting your system for increased efficiency. Visit EnergySavers.gov for detailed suggestions for ...
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When I grew up we line dried all of our clothing. Today, people have found many creative ways to avoid using a machine clothes dryer. This saves money and energy. For indoor laundry drying during any season, you might try a flat rack style for delicate clothing or a tree-style rack for hanging clothes. You could ...
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Did you know that properly inflating your tires can save you money? Every 3 pounds below the recommended pressure reduces your fuel economy by 1%. Carrying around an extra 100 pounds of weight also reduces fuel economy by 1%. Save some money and remove the junk from your trunk. Get more great ideas for driving green here. Photo ...
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Keep your fireplace damper closed when there is no fire burning. This will keep hot air from escaping. If you never use your fireplace consider sealing the flue altogether. Get more winter savings tips from the US Department of Energy here. Photo Courtesy of Michael Connors. Natural & Thrifty in 365 is a year-long series of 365 tips for ...
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