
How to Save on Your Laundry Energy Costs
Doing laundry is a tedious chore, and the high cost of running your washer and dryer doesn’t help. You probably wash at least a few loads of clothes every week, so it pays to reduce your laundry energy costs. Here’s…

Now That Summer is Here, Save Money on Keeping Your Home Cool!
Now That Summer is Here, Save Money on Keeping Your Home Cool! Electric bills tend to be higher in the summer than any other time of year. The culprit is your air conditioner. Here’s the dilemma: you want to stay…

How to Set Your AC for the Perfect Schedule
The thermostat is the brain of your air conditioning system. The temperature you set determines your comfort level and energy bills. One way to balance the two is to install a programmable thermostat. Then, learn how to program settings…

Is it time to change your air filter?
Homeownership requires so many small maintenance tasks that sometimes it’s hard to keep up with them all. Maintaining your heating and cooling system is something that requires occasional attention from a professional, but some things, like changing your air filter,…

Do You Know Where Your Home’s Plumbing Shut Off Valve Is?
For most homeowners, if anything goes wrong with the plumbing, you simply call a plumber. While that’s usually the best course of action, you’ll also want to know where your home’s water shut off valve is and how to turn…