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The heat is upon us … what do you do to stay cool?

August 7, 2019 by  
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Have you been following the journey of my Mother-In-Law’s moving closer to us? Just in case you haven’t, Joan and I (and our dog Eldred) have been, for many weeks, helping my mother-in-law downsize from a 2-bedroom mobile home into a small assisted living apartment. That is a good thing for us all. The trips back and forth […]

True Confessions of an Energy Guzzling Home

July 3, 2013 by  
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I may look like an ordinary house to you, but in reality, I am a secret energy guzzler. But now it’s time to confess and let you in on it – so you can fix the problem, save energy and money. Here are my 7 Energy Secret Energy Guzzling Sins. 1. I don’t have enough insulation. Insulation is […]

Does Your Home Need to Go On an Energy Diet this Summer?

June 18, 2013 by  
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Ah summer! A time when, at last your power bill will go down as you enjoy the great outdoors. You skip merrily to the mail box and discover the power bill. Eagerly you open the envelope and…what the??? Why the heck is the power bill that high? These days with all of the gadgets and modern conveniences, […]

Beat the Heat Part 2

August 2, 2011 by  
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Attic and Whole House Fans In Part 2 of our Beat the Heat series, we will share information on how attic fans and whole house fans can keep your house cool and reduce your energy costs. Attic Fan: Ever wonder just how hot it can get in your attic?  During the hottest summer days, it […]

Ten Fix-Its You Should NEVER Postpone

September 21, 2010 by  
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How Many Do You Pay Attention To? Are you finding yourself too busy to pay attention to on-going home maintenance needs? Do you have someone to help you with those fix-its or do you just let them go hoping they’ll go away? We all get busy at times, and forget that our house, apartment, or […]