When we built our new home my wife designed the blueprints to allow for a bonus room upstairs. The extra space would be nice but I knew I would be dealing with a heating and cooling issue. Bonus rooms built in attics face constant temperature challenges due to walls that are adjacent to unconditioned space. …
Efficiency
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 or furnace. And you probably can’t shop around for a more competitive gas provider. At the same time, …
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 issue, I’ve got the solution. Tried and proven. Drafty windows in apartment? Here’s what to do: Air seal around the …
There are practical steps that you can take to save money every single month on your water bill in an apartment or dorm and I want to share those with you. When my wife and I lived in an apartment, I was so frustrated by the high water bill that we would receive each month. …
Understanding the effectiveness of your home’s energy efficiency can make the difference between an electric bill that makes you smile and one that makes you cringe. While there are countless areas where your home may be leaking dollar bills, there are a couple of simple tools that you can use to quickly gauge the efficiency …