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Assessing the energy consumption of the home is the first step towards building an energy-efficient living space. Usually, energy auditing requires hiring a professional to assess the energy consumption of a home. An energy auditor has all the right tools to assess a structure’s envelope, combustion, chimney, attic, and crawling …

A radiant heating system is a heating unit hooked directly to the floor or to ceilings and walls to generate heat. A radiant heating system is considered as the ultimate form of thermal heating! And if you are wondering what the pros and cons of a radiant heating system are, …

Did you know that a boiler accounts for up to 55% of your annual utility bills? The last thing you want is to pay for wasted energy caused by a faulty boiler. That’s why it is very important to ensure that your boiler is in tip-top shape. In today’s post, …

Harnessing the power of the sun has never been easier. The advent of solar power technology paved the way for new home items that run on renewable power. Sure, solar powered products are more expensive than traditional electronic items, nothing beats using clean energy to power the home! Imagine saving …

Spray foam is a type of insulation material that can be sprayed directly on cracks and crevices. The material will expand to cover the crack completely while creating a moisture-resistant and airtight seal. Spray foam insulation is an excellent choice for people who want to save more on cooling or …

You might not think much about it, but a shower head can either save or waste water. The average water flow rate has a maximum allowable volume of 2.5 gallons per minute. A good low-flow shower head can reduce the maximum flow rate to just 1.25 gallons per minute. It …

Using solar energy is one of the best ways to cut down the utility bills. The concept itself is not new, but there are two ways to utilize solar energy for the home: active and passive solar systems. Active solar system requires external sources of energy to collect solar radiation …

Is your electric bill eating the bulk of your monthly budget? There are many ways to conserve energy and save money on utility bills apart from using energy-efficient appliances. In today’s post, we are listing down practical ways to achieve an energy-efficient home: Unplug All Electrical Appliances/Devices Do you have …

Generally, energy-saving light bulbs – also known as compact fluorescent lamp or CFL – are seen as the better alternative to incandescent bulbs. Energy saving light bulbs generate the same amount of light as incandescent bulbs. But as the name implies, they utilize less energy. This leads to lower utility …