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Earth Month Giveaway: Win an Energy Saving Kit

Earth Month Giveaway: Win an Energy Saving Kit

By Becky Striepe on April 23, 2012

Win an “Energy Saving Basket” kit including energy-saving goodies like an LED lightbulb and a weather stripping kit!

Category: Living | Tags: conserve, contest, Earth Day, Earth Month, energy conservation, giveaway, save energy

What Will Smart Homes Look Like In 2020?

What Will Smart Homes Look Like In 2020?

By Beth Buczynski on May 31, 2011

Although it might feel like we’re being taken over by Big Brother (don’t worry, it’s just Google), building more intelligent homes can actually help save energy and reduce environmental impact.

Category: Architecture, Concept+Design, Fixtures, Home+Decor, Innovation | Tags: appliances, Design, energy conservation, future, home energy, infographic, smart home

Is Your Home Wasting Energy? Enter To Win A $2,500 Upgrade!

Is Your Home Wasting Energy? Enter To Win A $2,500 Upgrade!

By Beth Buczynski on March 1, 2011

Depending on the age and efficiency of your home, keeping it comfortable all year long could be a daunting (and expensive) task.

Category: Home+Decor, Living | Tags: appliances, energy audit, energy conservation, energy efficiency, giveaway, upgrade, WellHome

Winter Tip: Warming Up the Car Engine is More than Unnecessary

Winter Tip: Warming Up the Car Engine is More than Unnecessary

By Becky Striepe on December 29, 2010

Did you grow up thinking that you needed to warm up the car on chilly winter morning to avoid damaging the engine? It turns out that your engine is ready to roll much sooner than you’d think.

Category: Living | Tags: cars, conservation, conserve, energy conservation, gasoline, idling, winter

Winterizing Tip: Insulate Your Attic Door

Winterizing Tip: Insulate Your Attic Door

By Becky Striepe on December 8, 2010

We recently had an inspector take a peek at our house, and he made a few recommendations about how to save on energy costs. A couple of his suggestions were things we do already, like weatherstripping around doors and windows, but there was one tip that I’d never heard before and thought I’d pass along to you guys: insulating our pull-down attic door.

Category: DIY, Home+Decor, Living | Tags: conservation, DIY, energy conservation, energy efficiency, home improvement, insulation, winterizing

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