Mar
11
Image by joiseyshowaa via Flickr Money may not grow on trees, but strategically planted trees can help you save energy and save money. Smart landscaping considers many variables. If you plan your landscaping with your home’s energy efficiency in mind, you can use trees to reduce the amount of energy [...]
Mar
04
Image by slworking2 via Flickr The old adage sometimes you have to spend money to save money is true. If you are paying to heat or cool a poorly insulated house, then you are spending a lot of money for absolutely nothing. Invest in attic insulation and you’ll quickly [...]
Mar
03
Looking to upgrade to new appliances, remodel a room, replace a roof? If your improvements make your home more energy-efficient, you may qualify for rebates or tax credits! Finding the money takes a little research. The ENERGY STAR web site is the best place to start. The site [...]
Feb
24
In most areas of the country, water isn’t very expensive. So we may not think twice when we pay the water bill. Image via Wikipedia However, water is becoming a major concern in the U.S. According to the EPA’s WaterSense website, “at least 36 states are anticipating local, regional, or [...]
