Oct 26th 2010 4:14PM
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 »
Oct 6th 2010 10:14AM
Green living is more popular than ever, and playing up a home's green features can make all the difference when it comes to making a sale. To be competitive and to ensure you get the best price possible for your home, it makes sense to assess its sustainable, energy-saving features right along with traditional highlights... Continue Reading »
Aug 9th 2010 2:30PM
Raymond Yoder of Indianapolis, Ind. learned his lesson in home insulation the hard way. "It was cheaper to buy one of the new model homes without insulation. We figured we'd save the cash," Yoder says. That was in 1954. He has since moved from that home but not before, he admits, adding a lot more insulation to keep his... Continue Reading »
Aug 9th 2010 12:50PM
Ed and Amy Kelly of Indianapolis, Ind., are excited about their recent kitchen remodeling. While their initial reason was to update the appearance of their kitchen, the couple realized that replacing the aged appliances would have a big energy-saving benefit. "We bought all new energy-efficient appliances because we would... Continue Reading »
Jun 3rd 2010 1:37PM
We're all doing out part to conserve energy and to make our home utility bills easier on our wallets. But wouldn't it be an added bonus if the money we saved on our electric bill wasn't just money we saved but money we earned? A new company, Earth Aid, has a way to reward energy- and water-savers beyond the money they... Continue Reading »
