Thanksgiving is over, and it is officially the start of the holiday season. Regardless of which holiday you celebrate this time of year, there are various ways to save energy…

Well, Halloween is over, and it is officially the start of the holiday season. Thanksgiving of course is the first in line. Food prep, baking, roasting, frying, and then the…

Winter is right around the corner. Yeah, we know, most people don’t want to hear it, but here in northern New York it’s just part of life. There are many…

Have you ever questioned why your home is cold downstairs but hot upstairs? Your upstairs rooms being warmer than the ones downstairs is natural since hot air rises and cold…

The building envelope is critical to the performance of a house for various reasons. These are: 1. Energy Efficiency: The building envelope is responsible for minimizing the exchange of heat…

By cooking outside, you may save your kitchen from getting too warm in the summer and from running the air conditioner more frequently than required. Utilizing natural light in your…

Even after they are turned off, several electronics and appliances continue to use electricity. Any appliance or equipment that uses electricity even while it is off is considered a phantom…

It is recommended that you clean out your dryer’s lint trap after every load of laundry. This is important because if you don’t clean it out, it prevents the dryer…

Cleaning or replacing your furnace or air conditioner’s filters on a regular basis is the most essential routine maintenance task that will ensure its effectiveness. Filters that are clogged or…