Entries tagged Heating-Cooling

Five more ways to keep the heat in this winter

By Loretta White Posted Thu Nov 19, 2009 1:01pm PST for ecomii_healthy_living 3 Comments

Want to save money on heating this winter? Here are five steps you can take to keep the heat in. The previous post in the Read full post »
Related topics: Tips, Heating-Cooling, House, Saving energy at home
Five simple steps to save

By Marie Oser Posted Wed Nov 18, 2009 10:51am PST for ecomii_healthy_living 3 Comments

Saving energy saves money. And with Americans using a million dollars worth of energy every minute of every day of the year,¹ there are a lot ways to save money through simple, smart and more efficient choices. ... Read full post »
Related topics: Tips, Electricity, Lights, Heating-Cooling, House
The easiest way to save 10% on energy bills

By Dan Shapley Posted Thu Nov 12, 2009 1:26pm PST for daily_green_news 1 Comments

See how surprisingly lucrative it is to weatherize your home by simply stopping drafts. Read full post »
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Beat the cold with adorable DIY draft snakes

By Brian Clark Howard Posted Wed Nov 11, 2009 9:56am PST for daily_green_news 0 Comments

Eliminating drafts is a key part of winterizing your home. Make one of these colorful door draft stoppers to reduce your heating bills. Read full post »
Related topics: Crafts, Heating-Cooling, House
Insulation: Save money and gain heat

By Loretta White Posted Wed Nov 4, 2009 7:25am PST for ecomii_healthy_living 1 Comments

Considering a third of a home’s annual costs are spent on heating, it’s worth spending a little on insulation to keep that heat inside. Read full post »
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How to save at least $250 on your heating bills this year

By Lori Bongiorno Posted Tue Oct 20, 2009 11:16am PDT for the_conscious_consumer 26 Comments

A few, simple home improvement projects can lower your utility costs in winter. Start now before the temperature drops! Read full post »
Related topics: How-To, Heating-Cooling, House, Saving Money, Saving energy at home
These homeowners pay almost nothing for heating and cooling

By Editors of E / The Environmental Magazine Posted Mon Oct 12, 2009 10:53am PDT for daily_green_news 0 Comments

Enertia houses combine passive solar with geothermal energy. Read full post »
Related topics: Heating-Cooling, House
How to find cash hidden in your house

By Cameron Bard Posted Mon Oct 5, 2009 10:46am PDT for ecomii_healthy_living 11 Comments

Look around the house, and you could find $150 to nearly $850 a year. Just make a few small changes to save energy and money. Read full post »
Related topics: Finances, Cleaning, Tips, Lights, Heating-Cooling, House, Saving Money
Ask Umbra on replacing hot-water heaters

By Umbra Fisk, Grist.org Posted Sun Oct 4, 2009 9:01pm PDT for grist_ask_umbra 2 Comments

Comparing a solar hot water heater and an on-demand, “instantaneous” hot water system. Read full post »
Related topics: Solar Power, Water, Heating-Cooling, House
Ask Umbra on drafty houses

By Umbra Fisk, Grist.org Posted Sun Sep 27, 2009 9:01pm PDT for grist_ask_umbra 0 Comments

Measuring the value of fresh air versus losing heat and raising your energy bill. Read full post »
Related topics: Tips, Heating-Cooling, House