Last month we discussed tips to cut your energy bill by checking your home’s outer shell and furnace system.

This month we’ll look at tips for saving on home energy costs through our lighting and appliances.

Approximately a quarter of every…

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Over the next several months we’re going to look at areas of your home where with some minor changes (and occasionally major changes) we can save money and do our part for conservation and ‘greener living’.

We’ll start with a brief overview of the thing we can do—then in the months following we’ll go…

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Heat loss through the ceiling and walls in your home could be very large if the insulation levels are less than the recommended minimum.

Given today’s energy prices (and future prices that will probably be higher), the level of insulation might be inadequate, especially if you have…

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Conducting a home energy audit isn’t hard. With a simple but diligent walk-through, you can spot many problems in any type of house.

When assessing your home, keep a checklist of areas you’ve inspected and problems you find. This list will help you…

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Doing our part….

Over the next 12 months we’ll be exploring ways to make your home increasingly “green” or environmentally friendly… Live green and live another daywhile saving you money.

Some of the tips can be implemented for free, some very inexpensively, and others…

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Most people spend a lot of time decorating their home for the holidays but are at a loss when it comes to the kitchen.

Here are some easy and inexpensive ways that you can…

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There are lots of options when it comes to choosing your countertop – many styles and different materials, colors and patterns to choose from that picking your new counter top can be a rather daunting task.

Here are some tips to help you…

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What kind of storage space does your kitchen need? Here are some tips to help you figure out just what your kitchen needs…

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Your kitchen is one of the most important rooms in your house – it’s the heart of your home, and a place you likely spend a lot of time—preparing food, eating, working on projects or homework, etc. This room tends to be a people magnet.

So How do you know when it’s time to remodel?

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Once you’ve decided the type of deck you’re going to build there are a variety of materials to choose from. But before choosing the decking material you’re going to buy, shop around and get as much information as you can so that you can make an informed decision.

This way you’ll know…

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