All posts tagged "cost"
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Is Bigger Better, Or Just More Costly?
All over the country subdivision lots are getting smaller and the houses that are built on them are getting bigger – much bigger. Where a subdivision home in the sixties topped out at about 1,400 square feet...
- Posted August 21, 2015
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What It Costs To Be Cool
Besides going for a swim or taking in a movie there are only a few ways to stay cool when your home heats up on those hot summer evenings. Here a few possibilities: • Natural air circulation...
- Posted August 20, 2015
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Managing Home Energy Costs
Home heating costs have skyrocketed in recent years and are projected to reach an all time high this winter. When it comes to managing home energy costs, your best defense is a strong offense. Taking steps to...
- Posted June 22, 2015
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Shut the Window on High Utility Cost!
With the increasing cost of energy this summer, chances are good that you will be looking for ways to reduce energy costs. The good news is that turning up the thermostat and sweating it out is not...
- Posted June 22, 2015
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13 Easy Ways to Save Energy and Lower Your Utility Bill
Insulation, new energy efficient replacement windows, weather stripping and caulking, and new high efficiency heating equipment are among the most obvious and effective means of saving energy, improving comfort and lowering your utility bill. In addition, there...
- Posted June 15, 2015
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Keeping Your Cool with Rising Utility Costs
Tips to Keep In Mind With Hot Climate and Associated Rising Utility Costs According to the U.S. Department of Energy (DOE), eleven percent of the average American utility bill goes toward home cooling. That number can be...
- Posted June 4, 2015
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Electricity: lower watts=lower cost
Kids generally aren’t aware of what things cost except for such favorites as video games, dolls, sneakers and baseball cards. When it comes to lights and electricity, they’re totally in the dark. They probably think that watts...
- Posted July 28, 2014
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Cost of Cabinets and Drawers
Planning a kitchen remodel and want to keep costs to a minimum? Start by becoming an informed kitchen cabinet buyer because that’s where a lot of your budget goes. A simple thing like knowing the price difference...
- Posted June 26, 2014