Attic Insulation

Weatherizing your home is important year round. All parts of your home could be improved including your attic. There are a few things you can do to stop energy loss and save money.

Insulate you attic. Working with a professional will save money, if you cannot do it yourself. Installing the proper insulation can be tricky. If done properly can save you quite a bit of money

Another aspect to weatherizing you attic is putting in an attic cover. After a lot of research we concluded that the best brand to invest in is the ESS Energy Guardian kit. After just a few seasons you will easily have saved the money you invested. We know how tough this current economy is, so if you us the code eco2020, you will save 10%.

Weatherizing can be the most cost effective thing you can do with your house to save money. If you can spend a little bit of money, spend it on weatherizing your attic.

Energy Saving Basics

It is time to get back to the energy basics. Nothing complicated just a comprehensive list of how to save energy and money.

If you think we've missed some, feel free to add them on.

1. Drive slower
2. Add a storm door
3. Use power strips
4. Insulate your heater
5. Use your laptop more
6. Unplug appliances
7. Carpool
8. CFL bulbs
9. Tankless Water Heater
10. Get a front load washer
11. Change thermostat by two degrees
12. Get double pane windows
13. Get a top and bottom fridge and freezer
14. Run dishwasher full
15. Get an eco friendly TV
16. Home cooked meals
17. Don't overload fridge
18. Use smaller appliances when possible
19. Take a shower
20. Use your blinds correctly
21. Use an area rug
22. Replace furnace filter
23. Vacuum the vents
24. Don't waste water
25. Take advantage of government rebates
26. Read a book, less TV
27. Dress for the weather
28. Make the coffee at home
29. Inflate tires properly
30. Turn off lights when leaving the room
31. Quit Smoking
32. Get a house plant
33. Weatherize your home
34. Get some solar panels
35. Get motion detectors

House Plants-Get One

Do you find yourself getting sick, generally grumpy and needing to keep the air in your house clean with new filters all the time? What if you could fix all of these symptoms with one quick fix. It is no big secret and everyone can do it. Buy a house plant. If you want buy two house plants. If you are feeling adventurous, buy one for your office, cubicle or where you work.

Houseplants have some pretty features. They are natural filters, they clean your house air. This allows you to breath clean air nearly all the time. Many times it can reduce asthma(check with the doctor). More over, they can reduce air toxins up to 87%. By taking all this junk out of the air it means the house filter does less work and saves you some great money.

A houseplant has some additional properties. People with plants can reduce the amount of colds and flu that they will have during the year. In hospitals foliage can help cheer patients up. They have the same soothing effect in a house as well.

If you are unsure of which one to get, try these on for size: dragon tree, ivy, ficus, philodendrons, spider plant, peace lillie, fern, chrysanthemum, and palms. Go get yourself a plant, while you are out, get one for your neighbor

Importance of Weatherization

According to the US Department of Energy, the weatherization of your home can reduce you heating bills by 32%. However, as any home owner knows, replacement of items can be expensive and not worth the upfront costs. For people who may be low income, the government has programs to help offset some of these costs.

For people who are trying to weatherize their homes they can do some simple things to help reduce energy. Conduct a home energy audit. This will tell you exactly where the leaks and most waste is coming from. Secondly, make a list of the following items: insulation, blower doors, air sealing, windows, heating, water heaters, air conditioner, and electrical appliances.

If you have been trying to reduce energy consumption over the past six months, than you may have some extra money to replace an older appliance or window. If you have not, start reading through some easy energy saving ideas and start today. Have a goal of replacing one of the items on the list every other month. In a couple of years you may have completely weatherized your entire home.

Solar Panels-The Right Fit?

Solar panels may be just the perfect fit to save you some serious money on you energy bill. The reason to buy a panel now is because of the economy. When the economy is down, the price of items usually go down as well. Combine this with up to 30% rebate from the government and you can save yourself some serious cash.

There are some things to consider. If you live in a non sunny area, the savings may not be as great. It may not be worth your money. However, if you live in a generally sunny area, than you should seriously consider investing in solar panels. It will save you money!

If you are unsure of where to begin, start with an article from us. We tried to break down the numbers. Once you are ready to buy, make sure the solar panel is a brand name. You may be able to find a bargain through Amazon.

Save 50% of Energy Usage with a Motion Detector

We were recently shown an article about how businesses and giant warehouses are putting motion detector lights within buildings. As the workers are in the area, the lights goes on. When they leave, they goes off. The result was a savings of nearly 50% on their energy bill.

Then some thinking came about. What if we could do the same thing for all the houses all over the world. Imagine how much energy and money could be saved by simply installing motion detectors in the areas the house.

If you are someone who comes home late at night the motion detector has the added advantage of saving you from fumbling around looking for the light switch. While it may not be fifty percent, the cost to buy and install should be offset by the money you will definitely be saving.