Silent, tasteless, odorless, and colorless: these words describe radon gas. At one point in time relatively few knew about this harmful substance and even less understood how they could be at risk of exposure. In modern times, society has developed …
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From Guest Blogger Lizzie Weakly: Winter Home Repair–Three Ways a Damaged Roof Can Impact Your Energy Bills
The weather is getting cooler and dropping temperatures inevitably affects the energy cost. As you look for ways to keep your energy bills down remember to consider fixing your roof. Trying to keep your energy bills under control by finding …
From Guest Blogger Lizzie Weakly: Old Home Heating Problems–A Five-Step Guide to Energy Efficiency
Today, a good number of people around the world are aware of the benefits of conserving the environment. Companies, organizations as well as individual homeowners are taking the necessary steps to ensure that they adopt green practices. However, your old …
From Guest Blogger Lizzie Weakly: Efficient Business–How to Lower Your Monthly Energy Costs
Energy costs incurred by numerous commercial entities indicate that there is considerable room for the businesses to lessen their energy expenses and become more efficient. Fortunately, as the zeal to lessen energy expenditures grows, the market has become filled with …
From Guest Blogger Lizzie Weakly: Saving on Energy Bills–Five Energy Efficient Ways to Light up Your Home
Lighting takes about 5% of the energy budget. To save on energy bills, you need to switch to energy-efficient lighting. Traditional lighting bulbs consume a lot of energy, which is costly to maintain. However, since the introduction of new energy-efficient …
From Guest Blogger Lizzie Weakly: Junkers and Clunkers: How Your Old Car is Impacting the Environment
With an old car, you mostly think about how poorly it runs. You don’t consider the long-term effects of pollution that it is causing the environment. It’s important to understand the impact that cars are having on the air, water …
From Guest Blogger Lizzie Weakly: How Keep Your Home Energy Efficient During the Cold Winter Months
If you live in a cold area, there is a good chance you expect higher utility bills every time winter arrives. However, keeping warm does not have to be accompanied by higher energy costs. There are a number of simple …
From Guest Blogger Lizzie Weakly: Preparing for Winter–Make Sure Your Home HVAC System is Energy Efficient
As you prepare for winter, it is important to check whether your HVAC system is working properly. In addition, you should also consider effective ways of saving energy and protecting the environment during those cold months. While insulating your home …
From Guest Blogger Lizzie Weakly: Going Green–How to Improve and Maintain Your Home’s Energy Efficiency
Today, a good number of people have been sensitized and are aware of the effects of human activity on the environment. The direct consequence is that both organizations and individuals are taking deliberate steps to preserve the environment. While companies …
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From Guest Blogger Lizzie Weakly: Home HVAC–How to Keep Your Heating and Cooling System Energy Efficient
Energy prices are continuing to increase. Many are concerned about their heating and cooling costs. If you want to keep energy bills under control, the best place to start is with the thermostat. Your Thermostat May Be Costing You Money
