Are your home’s windows working for or against your wallet? If they are older than 15 years or in a state of disrepair, it’s likely that your energy bills are much higher than they would be with newer, more energy-efficient windows. That being said, premium window replacement can be quite costly in itself. [Read more…] about Energy Efficient Windows: Costs and Benefits
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Sealing and Winterizing your Home
Stop air leaks before they put a toll on your comfort and your wallet this Winter.
If you haven’t already, it’s not too late to start getting your home ready for winter. In addition to getting your furnace checked out, we all know it is important to seal your home against air leaks by caulking doors and windows. Doing so not only keeps you and your family warm during those chillier months, it also saves you up to 30% in energy costs. Unfortunately, many well-meaning homeowners who try to seal their homes without help of a professional often overlook some sneaky, drafty spaces and pay a high price for it. When taking measures to keep Jack Frost out this Winter, take a cue from green building expert and President of Energy Vanguard Allison A. Bailes, and think: big…medium…small! Seal the bigger spaces first, the medium holes next, and the smallest culprits last. [Read more…] about Sealing and Winterizing your Home