In the hot summer months or the cold winter ones, every homeowner knows the feeling of getting the monthly utility bill and feeling dismayed at how much electricity you used. Not only is it costly to you, but the environmentally minded may be worried about how much they’ve used and how it will increase their carbon footprint. Home energy consumption is at its peak in the height of summer. This is exaggerated by those who live in climates tha… Read more

Winter is here, and whether you’ve already seen snow this year or it’s just starting to get chilly every homeowner knows they have to get ready. Every winter, your heating bill goes up and in places with snow, there is the risk of damaged pipes and outdoor appliances. So for new homeowners or those that are who just want to lower their heating bill this year, we’ve collected some tips and tricks on winterizing your home, inside and out.Outsi… Read more

As the weather heats up we all turn from warm drinks like coffee, tea, and cocco to cold drinks like lemonade, iced tea, and soda. But cooling a drink takes ice, and even something as simple as frozen water can be improved or go wrong. Some may be plagued by little white flakes in your ice, while others may be jealous of the clear ice you see at bars. But for anyone who wants to make their drinks picture perfect or even just avoid ice that mak… Read more

As spring continues and we get closer and closer to summer, home owners are likely worried about their water bill increasing and those who live with seasonal droughts may be worried about water restrictions. Doubly so for anyone with a well-tended garden. With such a seasonal problem it’s worth putting in the effort to find a serious solution. A common solution is rainwater harvesting. Usually this is done by collecting rainwater from your g… Read more