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I seriously could not believe my eyes – while waiting in line to return a few items there is a stand promoting “Energy Savings Tips” and yet as I raise my head just a little bit further… Yep, apparently it is the last hoorah of the incandescent light bulbs still in stock. As you may recall from the last […]

Filed Under: Money Saving Tagged With: Lighting December 20, 2013 By SLS

BS4D: Saving on Heating Related Energy Costs

For the bulk of the year, energy costs are not a big concern to many and instead most calls relate to comfort, safety or health issues. We are now starting to get to an interesting time of year of when energy costs actually become more of a concern for many. The reason; good ole man […]

Filed Under: FAQ's, Acronym’s, & Terminology, Money Saving Tagged With: BS4D, Slider October 22, 2013 By SLS

Why Bigger is Not Always Better With Air Conditioning

This week we have Jason Wall who has spent more than 23 years working as an HVAC technician with Griffith Heating and Air. He specializes in working in older and historic properties which includes his own 1920’s Pennsylvania house. In a recent piece for Home Energy Magazine Jason said “At one point not too long ago, it […]

Filed Under: Money Saving Tagged With: Guest Article's, HVAC October 8, 2013 By SLS

Interior Storm Window: One Option & a How To

In our recent articles for renters (how to save money on utilities) & homeowners (getting ready for ole man winter) we talked about another option for storm windows; namely a DIY kit that mounts on the inside. This kit from Frost King simply consists of a sheet of specialty plastic & double sided tape & […]

Filed Under: Money Saving December 5, 2012 By SLS

I rent, how can I save on my utilities?

While there are many benefits to renting over owning, one of the cons is that you have no choice over how the place is cooled, heated or which appliances are used. In many cases the owner or management company will choose the less expensive equipment that fits the bill with no regard to what the […]

Filed Under: Energy Conservation, Money Saving November 12, 2012 By SLS

Guest Post: Installing a Bathroom Fan Timer

So there I am with three bathroom timers to install for my place & thinking this would be a great “how-to” piece. Not only is this one of my most specified items for saving energy, but also  for improving indoor air quality. You know… if JB doesn’t have one yet, it might actually be a better fit on his blog with […]

Filed Under: Money Saving, Remodeling & Renovations Tagged With: Guest Posting June 22, 2012 By SLS

What matters the most to you – the Fixture’s or the Foundation?

As a contractor, it constantly amazes me how people seemingly could care less about items that truly matter or will even pay them dividends down the road.  Unfortunately, some people never listen and / or seemingly forget that conversation later on when they get there first electric bill, or the traffic noises seem just a little bit louder than at […]

Filed Under: Consumer Awareness, Money Saving, Remodeling & Renovations Tagged With: Guest Article's, Kitchen Remodeling, Kitchen Renovation January 9, 2010 By SLS

Money saving projects, tips & tricks — Part 2

Below are a few money saving tips & tricks that most everyone can do to help reduce their electrical & water usage. Some of these items fall in the […]

Filed Under: EnergyStar, Money Saving, Tips & Tricks, WaterSense March 16, 2009 By SLS

Money saving projects, tips & tricks — Part 1

Below are a few money saving tips & tricks that most everyone can do to help reduce their electrical & water usage. Some of these items […]

Filed Under: Money Saving, Tips & Tricks March 14, 2009 By SLS

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