Home expenses

What is an Energy Rating?

There was a time when the only comparison people made about houses were who had the bigger one. No longer. Thanks to high - and ever increasing...

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Heater Problems? What Some of the Reasons Could Be

Do you find that no matter how high you turn up the heat, your home just isn’t warm enough? Sometimes, getting a case of the chills has nothing...

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How Duct Cleaning Can Improve Your Quality of Life!

It is a summer afternoon, and everyone is all smiles and in great spirits - except for you. You have a full day ahead of you but your allergies...

Older, inefficient appliances may be a cause for high utility bills.

Are Your Appliances to Blame for High Utility Bills?

Do you dread the arrival of your monthly utility bill? If you feel like you’re spending too much on energy, it’s likely that the culprit...

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Create an Energy Efficient Home with a RESNET...

So you've decided it's time to finally take on that big home renovation project you've been planning for the past couple of years. Your designs...

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Colorado to Include HERS Index Score in MLS

Colorado is breaking new ground by introducing a category for HERS rated homes into its multiple listing service (MLS), the database used by...

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LED Lighting Saves Energy

The invention of the light bulb changed the world, there's no doubt about that! Thanks to Thomas Edison, just flick a switch and you have instant...

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Lower Mortgage Risks with Energy Efficient Homes

It’s a well-known fact that energy efficient homes save their owners money but now a new study shows that they’re also better mortgage...

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What’s a Tankless Water Heater?

A tankless water heater is a heating unit that doesn't rely on a tank to heat water and is usually placed near the water source you want heated....

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Tips on Home Insulation for Older Houses

Many older homes retain a rustic charm, a unique design, or handcrafted woodwork that makes them a desirable place to live in. Unfortunately,...


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