A blog designed as an open forum, discussing any and all things that can improve your personal cash flow by spending less on energy and home issues. The content comes from personal knowledge, experts in the field and the written word...
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A blog designed as an open forum, discussing any and all things that can improve your personal cash flow by spending less on energy and home issues. The content comes from personal knowledge, experts in the field and the written word. Please keep in mind that ALL responses are opinions - and while we may feel that they are correct - it is up to you, the reader, to decide for yourself.
Please feel free to ask The House-Zen Guy your questions. He may not have the answers, but he has a wealth of industry related contacts that he can reach.
Duct cleaning is one of those tasks that it’s easy to forget about. Since ducts and vents are often overlooked, many homeowners might not even remember the last time they had them attended to.
The fact is, however, that duct and vent cleaning may have health advantages, and might even reduce your energy bills and extend the life of your forced air system. One thing to consider when you’re thinking about vent and duct cleaning is the fact that indoor air quality is decreasing.
This is due in... Read Full Story
December 12th, 2009 admin
Homemade solar water heaters and homemade solar heater systems are progressively being adopted by users, since permanently increasing charges from traditional forms of energy. Contrary to conventional sources of energy, when your diy water heater is constructed, you won’t have to be concerned about adding extra fuel or compensationg the bills or sustainment and you will have a constant source of energy.
1. Sparing Money: Because of major economical... Read Full Story
Editor’s Note : To view the 500+ different energy and water conservation tips for the home we have collected, simply access our Un-Official Guide To Home Energy & Water Conservation , 2nd Edition
We have reviewed over the summer and fall all the different categories of home energy and water conservation tips from our Un-Official Guide, except one.
Today we start our review of the home energy and water reduction ideas which are more strategic, more long term and which apply to all the... Read Full Story
Mold, bacteria, dust mites, even viruses could be lurking in your carpets and you might not even know it. So it’s always wise to think about cleaning your carpets on a regular basis. The company Steamatic Kansas City carpet cleaning can help set your mind at ease by removing these threats from both your air ducts and carpets.
If your home is filled with any of these hazards it can seriously affect your health and the health of your family so it is important that these things be removed... Read Full Story
Dryer Vent Wizard provides free informative flyers and a $25 referral fee for encouraging friends and family to clean dryer vents and prevent dryer related fires ( EMAILWIRE.COM , December 04, 2009 ) Charlotte, NC – Dryer vent cleaning reduces the risk of dryer fires and can save consumers up to $300 per year in energy costs. “A poorly vented clothes dryer will significantly increase energy bills and the risk of having a dryer fire,” said David Lavalle, owner of Dryer Vent Wizard... Read Full Story
Editor’s Note : To view the 500+ different energy and water conservation tips for the home we have collected, simply access our Un-Official Guide To Home Energy & Water Conservation , 2nd Edition
Last month, we began our review of the money saving, energy conservation , suggestions to reduce your home’s heating bills this winter.
Many of these suggestions were simple to do and cost absolutely nothing at all.
Other tips we reviewed to reduce your home’s heating bill cost just a little... Read Full Story
Reader question: I just picked up a new Trane programmable thermostat for our air conditioner/heat pump system. When I took the front off the current honeywell thermostat, it looks like there are quite a few more wires than what the new thermostat will accept. The thermostat has seven wires connected to terminals labeled C, R, W2, E, Y1 and W1 together (with a jumper), O/B, and G. There’s also a tan wire that’s not connected to anything. (I’ve attached a picture). The new thermostat only has... Read Full Story
Yesterday we wrote about the initial attempt to install the replacement ENERGY STAR replacement windows in our home (due to a broken seal resulting in an air leak within two of the windows). The attempt failed because the window inserts were not the correct size within the frame.
A few weeks later Yarmer and his assistant returned with the correctly sized window inserts, for both the window in our bedroom as well as the large window in our family room.
After about 20 minutes or so, they... Read Full Story
By Adriana Noton As home heating costs go up, so do the number of people looking to find ways to cut down on their heating bills. If you are one of the millions of people worried about rising heat bills, there are a number of easy ways to cut down on your home heating bills. 1 Clean Your Furnace: Maintaining an energy efficient furnace is a key component to reducing heating bills. A furnace that works too hard will cause an increase in your heating bill. Getting a professional to clean dirt... Read Full Story
Several weeks ago we wrote three articles on the air leaks which had occurred in two of our ENERGY STAR rated replacement windows, even though they were merely one year old.Several weeks went by between the time we notified the sales representative of the company from whom we purchased the windows and when the installers arrived at our home.
Why?
The reason is simple. The manufacturer needed time to, well, manufacturer the replacement ENERGY STAR rated windows and we wanted to wait... Read Full Story
