How to Winterize a House in a Day
Winter is coming, and we’re not talking about a plotline from Game of Thrones. As the heater begins to hum away, you may be concerned about your next utility bill. One of the best things you can do to keep the electricity and natural gas bills from getting too high is to winterize your home. …
How to Check for Fireplace Safety
As the weather finally starts to cool off, your air conditioner will get a much-needed break. Instead of blasting cool air around the house, it’s time to start snuggling up next to a warm fireplace. While this is cozy and more cost-effective than turning up the heater, using the fireplace requires precaution. The Chimney Safety…
Which is Best: Natural Gas or Electric Pool Heaters?
As the fall season approaches, it becomes painfully clear that the lazy days floating in the pool are limited. Or are they? A pool heater can turn your swimming pool into a year-round source of aquatic entertainment instead of a winter eyesore that requires extra maintenance with no benefit. If you’ve decided to invest in…
Community Solar Programs: What You Need to Know
Are you considering a community solar program? Wondering what a community solar program is? What is Community Solar? Community solar is a communal solar power plant that generates electricity for multiple properties. Roofless solar, solar gardens, and shared solar are all terms used to describe community solar. The US Department of Energy describes community solar as any…
How Many Watts Does a TV Use When Off?
How Many Watts Does a TV Use When It’s Off? Now that people are staying home during the pandemic, some devices and appliances are getting used a lot more than normal. The stats from streaming services confirm TVs are getting a lot of use as people hunker down at home instead of going out. As…