Reducing home heating costs is an obviously energy efficient way to save money. But according to experts, heating your home will be more costly this year. Heating bills will rise 20 percent for heating oil customers, 15 percent for natural gas customers, 13 percent for propane customers and 5...
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Adding extra attic insulation to your home is the single most important thing you can do in your home to cut down on energy costs and reduce greenhouse gas emissions. The Department of Energy advises 19 inches in fiberglass batt insulation or 22 inches of blown insulation in your attic.
Imagine leaving a window open all winter long - the heat loss, cold drafts and wasted energy! If your home has a folding attic stair, that may be just what is happening in your home every single day. But there is something you can do about it.
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