Sustainability Nowby Dav Camras How can you cut down on your a/c bill and still keep a comfortable home? Let me count the ways, and there are many:
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Sustainability Nowby Dav Camras Welcome to Fall! Now let’s get our homes ready for the change in season. Given early Fall’s mild weather, it is the best time to work on some of those exterior projects. A bit of early prevention is sure cheaper than repairing water damage later.
So, lets take it from the top; climb up on the roof (or get a young and healthy helper) to check the flashings (the metal stuff) around your vent pipes sticking up out of your roof. If you see any holes, go get some of the roofing tar sold in buckets from a home improvement store. Are there any missing shingles? Rainwater coming in through the roof will always ruin your day, not to mention your pocketbook. And while you’re up there, make sure the chimney hasn’t moved. Don’t laugh, they do, and the holes created or falling brick can be a serious bummer. Sustainability Now by Dav Camras Improving your home's energy efficiency, indoor air quality and water efficiency
doesn't have to break the bank. Below, I have listed several easy options to green your home on the (relative) cheap that should help you to save money on your energy bills. 1. Buy some heavy blackout curtains for your windows and/or doors. Instead of buying new windows with multiple panes or opting for those stylish but not well-insulating blinds, blackout curtains can be found for under fifty dollars and can reduce heat loss/gain by a quarter. That gain, of course, is when you draw your draperies. In addition, if there is no insulation in your walls, the draperies will also act as a layer of insulation trapping the cold air on one side and the warm room air on the other (in the summer the reverse is true). |
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