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5 Essential Checkups to Run on Your HVAC to Maintain Energy Efficiency

Many people consider a proper HVAC to be an integral part of any modern home. Your HVAC system will work to keep the indoor environment at a comfortable temperature despite the climate outside. The higher the differential between inside and outside temperature the more work the HVAC unit must do. Unfortunately, these appliances can quickly drain a lot of energy and money if you aren’t careful. There are a few things you can check to make sure yours is running as efficiently as it can be.

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Home Upgrades to Save Money Every Day

A home is a major investment. To make the most of our hard-earned dollars, we are always on the lookout for ways to reduce the cost of homeownership. We can explore refinance options, make efforts to improve the value of our home and carry out major renovations and repairs as needed. All of those steps are beneficial and definitely worth the effort, but they don’t have to be the end of the story. There are many simple things we can do that will save us money every single day. Here are four examples of how to upgrade our homes to save money.

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Saving Water

Are Your Bathroom Habits Costing You? 4 Tricks to Save Water and Keep Bills Low

You would be surprised at how much water your family uses every day. Did you know that the average American uses 100 gallons of water a day? And a good portion of that is just from your bathroom habits alone. The good news is that there are several ways to save water without sacrificing your bathroom habits. If you have public water and sewer (as compared to a well and septic) you may actually paying for that water twice, once when it comes in to your house and once when it goes out. But sewer water isn’t metered so even if you water your lawn with it, you may be paying sewage fees for that water. Plus if you use hot water you pay again to heat it. But you can start lowering your water bills by keeping the following tricks in mind.

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Renting an Older Home? 4 Utility Cost-Saving Updates

If you’re renting an older home, you may discover that utility costs are more than you might expect. There are several reasons that you may be paying more than in a newer home. Often, they are little issues that can easily be fixed for just a few dollars. Consider making a few updates to your rental to save money in the long run. Just be sure to get landlord’s approval before beginning any project.

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Is Your House Wasting Energy & Costing You More Money

Reducing your home’s carbon footprint isn’t just going to help the environment. Making a few small changes around your property could end up saving you thousands of dollars a year by cutting back on your electricity and gas bills. If you are ready to make your home as efficient as possible, then here is a look at some of the most common ways that energy is wasted and what can be done to prevent them.

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Energy Finances 101: How to Decrease Your Bills By 10 Percent or More!

Next to your mortgage, energy costs are one of your major monthly expenses. The average U.S. household spends about $325 on heating and cooling a month, and that is less than half of your total energy bill… of course this amount varies drastically by location, size of home and individual lifestyle.

It is understandable that families want to cut some of these costs, especially when money is tight. The following are just a few tips to help your family reduce their household bills.

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