| At a time where there is a growing energy shortage | | | | few places where air can escape through old or worn |
| and with the rising costs of the energy that is | | | | seals. Redoing the seals on in your home can help put |
| available home owners are seeking ways to keep | | | | money back into your pocket. |
| their monthly energy bills down. Energy conservation | | | | -Ceiling Fans : Ceiling fans provide more than cooling |
| is not nearly as expensive as some people might | | | | during the warmer months, during the winter and fall, |
| think. In fact, the process is fairly simple and takes | | | | turn your fan to reverse to provide a constant |
| little time and effort. It is simply a matter of knowing | | | | updraft which circulates warm air throughout the |
| where to start. | | | | room keeping it warmer. |
| -Lighting : This is one of the best ways to reduce | | | | -Thermostats : These devices are a great way to |
| your monthly energy bills. Compact fluorescent lights | | | | cut back on energy bills. By allowing you to control |
| provide the same light as the older standard light | | | | the temperature and humidity in the home you can |
| bulbs while using significantly less power. | | | | dictate the amount of energy that is expended in |
| -Energy Star Appliances : Appliances that meet the | | | | heating your home. |
| "Energy Star" requirements utilize less power through | | | | Saving money on home heating and energy bills not |
| intelligent design and production. Good examples of | | | | only free funds up for other home projects but the |
| these appliances include the new style front load | | | | process helps out the environment by easing the |
| washers and dryers which also use less water than | | | | demand for energy. Any home that is leaking energy |
| traditional top load units. | | | | increases the demand on an already fragile supply. |
| -Seals : Have you ever checked your home's seals | | | | Take the time to help out the planet and save |
| around windows and doors? Have you checked the | | | | yourself some cash while you are at it. |
| attic and basement? Chances are that there are a | | | | |