Posts with tag Energy saving

While you're roasting your chestnuts on that open fire, you're also letting plenty of heat escape up through the chimney. Luckily, at AOL Real Estate we've got some great ideas to help you save energy this winter. Check out these energy-saving guides: Energy Efficient Home Improvements for Every Budget Ways to... Continue Reading »

Did you fall in love with the character of a charming, old apartment without thinking about how hard it will be to keep warm in the colder months? Older buildings are adored for their unique architectural features, but they often lack the insulation and tightly sealed windows and doors of newer buildings. It is said that... Continue Reading »

When you spend too much time in your home, you are bound to find a home improvement project or two that can keep you busy. And that's usually what happens during the winter, when long hours inside give you time to wonder why you decided to paint the walls avocado green. For Heydi Cribben and her boyfriend, Jesse (pictured... Continue Reading »

A well-appointed green home outfitted with energy-saving appliances and other eco-friendly features might save money on utility bills and ease your conscience, but it won't always help close a sale in a tough real estate market, a California homeowner has learned. The warning sign for the green residential market: A house... Continue Reading »

To space heat or not to space heat. If you're renting an old, drafty house, that's often the question. A space heater can seem like a good quick fix, but some fear they're dangerous and would rather just avoid any potential fire-starters. But no need to fear them. Space heaters can save you money if you use them... Continue Reading »