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