Managing Homes with Confidence!
We're used to seeing electrical outlets along the walls, about 18 inches above the floor. In kitchens and bathrooms you also find outlets on the walls just above the counter tops. The challenge with open floor plans ... there are fewer walls, so fewer places to place outlets. This seems a bit crazy …
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From buying your first home to downsizing when the kids move out, we offer tips on the choices you have in front of you. …
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When it's cold outside you bundle up with a hat and coat. And if it's really cold, you use a scarf to cover the gap between your hat and coat, so no cold air runs down your back. A door sweep is like a scarf, covering up the gap between your door and the threshold beneath the door to keep cold air …
There's a lot of discussion about things we can do to make our homes more energy efficient. But how do you measure your results. That's where the new industry standard, the HERS Index, is making a difference. It provides a way to measure not just new homes but all houses against one energy …
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Are familiar with the Energy Star program, and know to look for the Energy Star label when buying appliances? The program is great but you won't find Energy Start labels on things like insulation or caulking to seal gaps between your home's conditioned (heated and/or cooled) and unconditioned …
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