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By Brooke, October 6, 2010, Save Money
I know with this intense heat it may be hard to imagine, but fall is here. For me this season is great for many reasons, primarily for the beautiful weather it brings. With this nice change in weather, not only does it bring people outside, but it gives you the opportunity to tackle some home projects. If you’re looking for some fall project ideas, read an article from Bounce Energy titled “Fall Projects for the Texas Cooling Season”. I [...]
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Energy Efficiency, FAQs, News, Save Money»
By Vernon T., August 16, 2010, Energy Efficiency, FAQs, News, Save Money
Are There Renewable Energy Incentives for Home Owners from the State of Texas?
The short answer unfortunately is no. According to the State Energy Conservation Office (SECO):
"...the state does not have a program at this time that provides funding of renewable energy equipment on an individual basis, there are tax exemptions available in certain instances. For example businesses that either use or manufacture or install solar or wind energy [...]
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Energy Efficiency, Save Money»
By Vernon T., July 2, 2010, Energy Efficiency, Save Money
It's July and that means it's time to really crank up the air conditioning. If your home has a central air conditioning system, here's a few tips that will let help it run more efficiently, keep your home comfortable, and save you some money on your Texas electricity bill.
Change or clean your air filter. A clogged air filter will reduce the flow of air circulating through your system. During the hot summer months, it s a good idea to [...]
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Moving»
By Eliza, May 10, 2010, Moving
I had this mental discussion with myself a couple months ago when I was first considering moving out. Naturally, I googled up the topic to see what I could find on it.
BUYING PROS:
Property builds equity
Sense of community/getting to know neighbors/security within the neighborhood
Free to change décor and landscape
No landlord
The only things to consider, which I would not classify as CONS, but just something to keep in mind are [...]
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By Eliza, April 19, 2010, Green
Spring is in full bloom (for most of us) and Earth Day is around the corner. In researching some tips on how to make my home more “green”, I ran across an article that pinpoints some easy and simple solutions.
According to Earthshare.org, everyone can help out in this green campaign, even by the little things that we do in our homes daily. For example, it is suggested to purchase non-toxic cleaning products. I found that our local grocery [...]
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By Eliza, March 24, 2010, Green
Perhaps the green alternative to the original cleaning products might hurt us financially, there is good news people! DIY or make it yourself. There are certain household items that make superb cleaners. I found a site that mentions a couple of these items and then offers a formula to produce another type of product. Here are some of the items mentioned:
- Lemon: Lemons contain antibacterial and bleaching powers. It is recommended to use le [...]
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Energy Efficiency, Green»
By Eliza, March 15, 2010, Energy Efficiency, Green
In a major décor search for my new apartment I have run across tons of ideas. One of the most interesting and probably simplest ideas is to buy green plants! Not only does this bring a nature-friendly look to your home but it can also avoid possible cold symptoms, something which no frame could ever achieve.
I looked into this plant idea a bit more to find out how it can avoid common symptoms like, headache, eye and nose irritation, breathing [...]
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Energy Efficiency, Green, Save Money»
By Vernon T., February 19, 2010, Energy Efficiency, Green, Save Money
There are a few things you can do around your home to save money during the winter months and the hot summer. Basically, you need to air seal your home's "thermal envelope"; the sum total of the home's insulation systems including walls, ceilings, foundation, floors, windows, and doors. These work more effectively with good, tight fits that seal-out the weather, moisture, and air. By having a tight seal, the less energy yo [...]
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Energy Efficiency, Green, Save Money»
By Vernon T., February 16, 2010, Energy Efficiency, Green, Save Money
There are a few things you can do around your home to save money during the remaining winter months and the hot summer. Basically, you need to air seal your home's "thermal envelope"; the sum total of the home's insulation systems including walls, ceilings, foundation, floors, windows, and doors. These work more effectively with good, tight fits that seal-out the weather, moisture, and air. By having a tight seal, the less [...]
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Energy Efficiency, Green, Save Money»
By Vernon T., February 12, 2010, Energy Efficiency, Green, Save Money
There are a few things you can do around your home to save money during the remaining winter months and the hot summer. Basically, you need to air seal your home's "thermal envelope"; the sum total of the home's insulation systems including walls, ceilings, foundation, floors, windows, and doors. These work more effectively with good, tight fits that seal-out the weather, moisture, and air. By having a tight seal, the less [...]
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Energy Efficiency, Green, Save Money»
By Vernon T., February 10, 2010, Energy Efficiency, Green, Save Money
There are a few things you can do around your home to save money during the remaining winter months and the hot summer. With hot water, the trick to saving money is knowing how the system works and having enough insulation.You might believe that work I describe below is beyond your ability. Never fear, these are easy tasks for any average person. Make sure you have a good set of tools. Plus, you might want to look at the Federal Energy Efficiency [...]
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Energy Efficiency, Green, Save Money»
By Vernon T., February 5, 2010, Energy Efficiency, Green, Save Money
There are a few things you can do around your home to save money during the remaining winter months and the hot summer. The big energy users in the laundry area are the washer and the dryer. The trick to saving money is to know how well your machines perform so you can save water while washing them and dry them efficiently without wasting energy.The typical washer uses about 0.256 kWh per load. The main cost is obviously the amount of hot water t [...]
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