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How Do Window Treatments Boost Energy Efficiency?
As far south as the Coastal Bend lies, windows pose a real challenge to energy efficiency. The sun is strong and…
Open or Closed: Should You Shut Interior Doors When Running HVAC?
Have you ever closed a door to a room while the HVAC system is running and noticed how, in spite of…
How to Maximize Room-by-Room Energy Efficiency
You monitor your thermostat settings to save energy, but your energy bills are still too high. Does this sound familiar? If…
Transitioning Seasons: Checking for Air Leaks
Have you been getting a feeling you’re spending way too much on your heating bill this winter, particularly since it doesn’t…
Manage Your Home Heating Load
Minimizing your home heating load does take some effort, but it’s well worth the time. The load refers to the amount…
Bring Your Outlets Into the 21st Century With USB Receptacles
If your household is like most others today, you and your family have a variety of USB-powered devices like smartphones, tablets,…
HVAC Efficiency and Recessed Lights
Many homes that have recessed lights have energy bills that are higher than they need to be. When these lights protrude…
Why is Shutting a Room a Bad Energy-Saving Solution?
It’s a common misconception that you can save energy by closing the air registers in rooms that aren’t used often. In…
Save Energy with These Window Treatments
It may come as no surprise that the sun-facing rooms in the typical home are warmer than the other rooms. This…
Here’s How to Read and Understand the EnergyGuide Label
The federal government, to encourage energy efficiency, has set up an easy-to-understand system that helps consumers tell which appliances and other…
