Gas bills in an apartment can be very frustrating because you have no control over many of the factors that impact your bill. You can't, for example, just go out and buy a more efficient water heater...

My daughter's apartment windows were in bad shape due to age, deterioration, and misuse by previous tenants. I could literally sit next to the window and feel air coming in. If you have a similar...

Insulation is one of the primary barriers in the thermal envelope and foam insulation has recently seen a surge in homeowner interest. It's easy to understand why. The question is, is foam...

I was working on air sealing the exterior of my home where I had a hole around the air conditioning pipes that was too large to seal with silicone. I wondered if I could apply Great Stuff foam in an...

If you really want to cut your electric bill by 50%, there are some very specific strategies that you can use to do just that. The key is in evaluating your usage, implementing simple energy-saving...

I've seen the marketing hype over Energy Star appliances and the money they can save you. I spent a long time researching whether or not it made sense for me to upgrade my appliances to save money on...