Now that winter is in full swing, many Salt Lake City homeowners are working on staying warm while also keeping energy costs low. This is certainly no easy task, but with helpful information at your disposal, you will be able to save energy without compromising home comfort. Below, we have rounded up some of our top articles on winter home comfort and energy efficiency to help you save money while staying comfortable this winter season. 7 Top Articles on Winter Home Comfort and Energy Efficiency With a little work, you can be on your way to Here are just a few of our favorite articles from our blog archives: Tips for Saving Energy in Winter Energy bills tend to go through the roof in the winter months when you’re trying to keep your home warm. These articles offer great advice: In Ways to Save Energy When Heating Your Home this Winter, we discuss the top […]
5 Ways to Save Energy When Heating Your Home this Winter
Heating your home during the colder winter months can be costly. Here are five easy ways to will help you save money while maintaining a warm and toasty home this season: Seal Up Any Air Leaks Don’t let your heat go out the door! Be mindful of doors or windows that are left open for a longer duration of time other than going in and out. Also, don’t let cold air creep in and counteract all that warm air your heating system is working hard to maintain. Check for “invisible” air leaks around your home. These are most commonly found around doors, windows, and attic entryways. Check for air leaks around these areas and seal appropriately with either caulk or weather stripping as needed. It may seem like a small adjustment, but keeping these drafts out of your house can add up to big savings over the winter. Also, put draft blockers (homemade is great!) […]
Reduce YOUR Carbon Footprint with These 5 Fixes
As we look back at the global record breaking summer we just had, it’s impossible not to think of the ways in which our carbon emissions have affected our environment. While temperatures have never been higher, ecological awareness has never been greater. You can monitor and even reverse your carbon imprint by limiting certain habits and behaviors. Ways to Reduce Your Carbon Footprint Here are just a few ways that you can reduce your carbon footprint: 1 – Driving Many of us are using cars on a daily basis, so this seems like a good place to start. The simplest measure is to reconsider your style of driving. If you have a habit of accelerating and decelerating abruptly, try a more steady, even approach to greatly reduce the amount of fuel your engine consumes. It is also recommended to do regular check-ups on your car, especially on the tires, to increase fuel efficiency as tires […]
