Home Improvement Tips & Ideas
Go green with your home renovations with green home & energy efficiency and water saving strategies that can cut costs and improve your comfort
You may have heard of window film and it’s many benefits for your home, but did you know that whether at home or in the office, professionally installed window films offer a high-tech and cost-effective way to help control energy use, lower heating and cooling costs, provide safety benefits, protect the skin and eyes, and art …
Cutting down on your carbon footprint is more than just a buzzword. If you take it seriously, eliminating unnecessary energy usage and carbon emissions is not only good for the planet, it’s good for you, your home and your pocketbook, too. Here’s four ways you can do just that, and make Mother Earth happy at …
4 Ways to Save Money While Making Mother Earth HappyRead More
Water conservation refers to reducing the usage of water and recycling of waste water. Check out WaterSense labeling program that signals super water-saving solutions.
Tips to prevent wasteful home electronics and how to stop wasting as much as 40% of the electricity needed to power home electronics due to energy vampires
Keep all of your water resources from needlessly leaking away, Water saving tips to keep all of your water resources from needlessly leaking away and on water bills. You’ll also reduce the cost to heat water that is wasted.
Great tips for energy-efficient home improvement projects to lower home heating costs this winter.
Tips to help cut energy costs by using the power of the sun. Solar power solutions make the most of natural sunlight, with both passive and active solar power design principles.
Get tips to stay cool in summer by lowering the temperature and improving your comfort inside your house. Here are seven tips to help you stay cool in the summer without spending a lot of money.
Tips on saving money on energy bills as well as lower your gas, electric, oil and water bills. You can save money on your energy bills by tuning your heating system and adding extra insulation, Fixing leaky toilets can save money on your water bill and help you save money on your energy bill.
5 Energy Saving Tips to Save Money on Heating, Cooling, Water and ElectricityRead More
Taking on a home improvement project? Don't make these top five home improvement blunders!
I was listening to your show today and heard you where talking about a blog that someone about repurposing stuff from the garbage pit. By the time I got home I couldn’t remember who it was. This kind of thing is right up my ally. Great Show Mike Batchelder
I have asphalt shingles on my home that are 30 years old. I have no leaks – just some moss/mildew on the current shingles as I live in a moist environment (Hawaii). I am considering putting solar panels on the roof and have been advised to re-roof beforehand due to the roof’s age. The roofer …
Should I Replace My Roof Before Adding Solar Panels?Read More
Find out how the NFRC's rating system can help you choose energy efficient replacement windows that will save you money on heating and cooling costs.
Heating costs usually take a big chuck out of household budgets each winter. But there are a few things you can to actually reduce heating costs without spending a dime.
Shopping for a new appliance and not sure what to buy? All the choices can be daunting, but there’s an easy rule of thumb you can follow.
Durability refers to how long a manufacturer expects their product to consistently perform as it was designed and built to do. Learn how durability and lifespan factors into measuring the product’s sustainability.
Energy vampires are everyday electronic devices ranging from cell phone chargers to televisions that consume electricity even when they’re turned of. This vampire power loss, also known as standby power, can add up to more than $40 a year in wasted energy. Learn to stop energy vampires and save money all year long.
If you upgraded your home to improve energy efficiency or make use of renewable energy in 2014, you could be eligible for valuable energy efficiency tax credits. Find out what's covered and how to apply for the credits.
A poorly insulated home leaks away valuable energy dollars whether you’re using new solar or old-school electric, so do all you can to improve your home’s structural efficiencies before taking on a new power technology.
Considering Alternative Energy? Check Insulation FirstRead More
If you’re interested in giving your home an eco-friendly makeover from the outside in, three great places to start would be your roof, siding and front door. Learn which exterior materials are energy efficient and sustainable.
Green Facade: Can-Do, Energy-Saving Upgrades for Your Home’s ExteriorRead More
Learn how to decode your monthly utility bills for clues that will help you save money by using less water and power.
Growing a Green Strategy Through Your Utility BillsRead More
If you’re planning to purchase a home improvement-related product, undertake a remodeling project or build a new home, and want to ensure it is environmentally friendly, this guide will show you how to look beneath the marketing to determine if a product, appliance, material or building professional is truly green.
Green Products: How to Tell If They’re The Real DealRead More
Innovative plastic products can help you save money on heating and cooling — plus reduce waste. Check out these cool home improvement products that can help you lighten your environmental footprint.
Help Save Energy and Reduce Waste with Innovative Plastic Home Improvement ProductsRead More
When we think about green and energy-efficient structures, we often focus on design, construction and technology. However, the way people interact with their homes has a big impact on the structures’ overall performance.
Homeowner Behavior Has an Important Effect on a House’s Energy EfficiencyRead More
