Aug 30th 2010 2:20PM
As Vice President Biden was touting the accomplishments of the Recovery Act last week in making 200,000 low income homes energy efficient, Republicans were pointing out that the number is far short of the 2 million homes that Biden said would benefit. The job-stimulus part of the Department of Energy program also has... Continue Reading »
Apr 9th 2010 3:10PM
Energy efficiency is most certainly a buzz phrase these days. And homeowners and renters alike are starting to think about (and practice) ways to conserve, as much for the environment as for relief to their own pocketbooks. But hiring your own energy auditor is expensive. A few common sense measures could reap huge... Continue Reading »
Dec 21st 2009 4:00PM
Today's the first day of winter so no better time than the present to tighten up the quarters. Plus, drafty windows in your apartment can cost you money. So ditch the space heater and use these tips to weatherize your windows. Here are easy ways to insulate drafty windows and stay warm. Continue Reading »
Nov 18th 2009 3:00PM
New York landlords are getting some green incentive to "go green" - a portion of $1 billion in new mortgages or refinancing to fix wasteful energy and water systems in their buildings, reports The New York Times. The Community Preservation Corporation, a 35-year old non-profit lender, is offering the credit to small... Continue Reading »
Sep 12th 2009 4:00PM
A stunning view, a private parking space, or even the luxury of a washer and dryer can hardly make up for one big, nasty apartment problem: noise. Whether you hear your neighbors or the street outside, noise can raise your stress levels and ruin an otherwise stylish and comfortable apartment. The solution? Fix what you... Continue Reading »
