Energy Savings

Smart Curtains: My Secret Weapon Against Summer Heat

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Smart Curtains for Summer: Lower Bills and Beat the Heat

Summer is in full swing here in the Midwest, and while I love the long days and warm evenings, I don’t love what it does to my electricity bill. This year, I decided to try something new to keep my house cooler without running the air conditioner constantly: smart, motorized curtains. For years, I’ve focused … Read more

Seal the Drafts, Save the Bucks: Simple Home Fixes for Big Energy Savings

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DIY Attic Hatch Insulation for Energy Savings and Home Comfort

Hello fellow home improvers! Like many of you, I’m always looking for ways to make my home more comfortable and my utility bills a little less daunting. Today, I want to share a simple home improvement tip that made a surprisingly big difference in my energy savings: properly insulating my attic hatch. Think about it … Read more