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Winter Tip: Turn Down the Heat
After last month’s cold snap here in Atlanta, I have got to tell you that I am pretty tired of being cold, so turning the heat down feels a little bit counter-intuitive right about now. Luckily, with a little bit of help, you can make your house (and yourself!) a little warmer without running the heater quite so much.
Understanding Everything About Insulation (Infographic)
They always say energy efficiency is the low-hanging fruit. Well, the lowest of the low-hanging fruit of energy efficiency is probably insulation. Check out this snazzy infographic from our friends at WellHome to learn more.
Winterizing Tip: Insulate Your Attic Door
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.
Weekend Project: Clean Your Refrigerator for More Efficiency
The refrigerator can be the most energy-sucking appliance in your home. If you’ve got a second fridge out in the garage, you might consider ditching this unnecessary appliance to save money and energy.
For those of us with just the one, cleaning the refrigerator every few months can increase its efficiency greatly!
12 Ways to Green Your Swimming Pool (Without Actually Turning it Green)
Some tricks of the trade and a few upgrades that can help pools use less water, consume less energy and require fewer harsh chemicals to keep clean.
