If you think you can skip winterizing your house or apartment just because you rent, think again. Your rental can have just as many energy-wasting leaks as any other home, and sealing it up for winter just makes sense.
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If you think you can skip winterizing your house or apartment just because you rent, think again. Your rental can have just as many energy-wasting leaks as any other home, and sealing it up for winter just makes sense.
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Late summer to early fall is the perfect time of year for home maintenance projects. In fact, we like to call this the Goldilocks season, not too hot and not too cold. It's just right to tackle dozens of little tasks around your home that will keep your house in good shape for years to come. ...
Winterizing your vacation home is an important step to make sure that it stays cozy and secure as outdoor temperatures dip. Failing to winterize your home can result in problems like water leaks, bursting pipes, structural damage and invading pests or rodents.
Here's how to winterize your home...
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Fall is the time to tackle winterizing projects that will see you comfortably through the chilly months ahead. Top tips for your winterizing to-do list are all about indoor comfort, energy savings and a warm welcome. |
Saving energy and going green is all the rage, but is it really worth the hassle? |
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Heating and cooling systems are now available with hybrid technology and becoming an energy-saving solution for the comfort of your indoor environment. If it's about time for you to replace or upgrade your current HVAC components, look into the smart new hybrid heating and cooling dual-fuel... |
Sealing drafts increases home comfort year-round, while decreasing the amount you spend to heat or cool your home. During the winter months, for example, if you feel a chill when you plop down in your favorite easy chair, those winds whistling through your house as cold air infiltration can... |
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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. |
For superior energy efficiency and a safer, quieter home, insulate with easy-to-install options from Roxul. Unlike other insulation products, Roxul is made of stone wool, a combination of natural rock and recycled slag. An exceptional thermal insulator, stone wool helps a home stay warmer in... |