You do not have to spend a ton of your remodeling investment dollars to include some "green" features to your home. In doing these options, you not only protect the environment but you can save money on the energy required to operate your home. Going green is a way to create a sustainable and healthy home for the residents and save precious energy dollars. Both are [...]
Wow-finally the Texas weather looks like fall! That means that the days will be shorter, weather cooler and now is the time to take stock of several ways to save money on the energy usage at home. Below are a few easy ways to prepare your home for the cooler autumn days, and then winter months. Take a look! 1. Open your curtains that are [...]
Especially in Texas, we are ready for fall and some cooler weather. Just because the kids are back in school, football has returned and the days will be getting shorter, does not mean the household chores have disappeared though! Our fall weather does not usually start until well after October and sometimes lasts through the Christmas holidays. It is time, however, to make sure your [...]
If you have a small bathroom or powder room and would love it to "seem" larger, there are some tips that you can use to have the effect of a larger room. 1. Use a large mirror to make the space "appear" larger. 2. Keep the floors free of clutter and use a free-standing pedestal or wall hung sink to give more floor space. You [...]
Have you even noticed that some of the easiest changes to make are the most difficult? Well, here are a few that will help you save money and energy, protecting your pocketbook and the environment. If you remember to disconnect your cellphone and other electronics once they are fully charged, you will save energy. If you change your incandescent light bulbs to either CFL's (compact [...]
I work with a terrific Heating and Air Conditioning Company and they have assembled some really great tips for saving energy, now that we are in the hot months of July in Texas. 1. Consider spending some money on some insulated drapes for the windows; this will help withenergy savings in both summer and winter months. 2. Three to five per cent more energy is [...]