Comfort is one thing that most of us consider basic. For this reason, we exert great efforts just to make our homes comfortable at all times. However, there are times when the condition of our homes when combined with the condition of the changing weather can cause much discomfort. One way to solve this is to have a reliable heating Read the rest of this entry »

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Updating Your HVAC System
 by: Jim McDonald

The shock of skyrocketing utilities bills may have you thinking
about upgrading your HVAC system…. and rightly so, because
there is no chance the fuel costs are going to go down.

The newer heating and air conditioner systems are much more
efficient than older units and offer significant long-term energy
savings. The Government has mandated that any cooling units
should have a SEER rating of at least 13 starting in 2006 and this
is good, because a twenty-year unit may have a SEER rating of
only 7 or 8. However, for real savings you should look at your
whole home as an energy eating beast that needs to be put on
a diet. This includes repairing air leaking windows and door seals

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It is always a good idea to service your heating and cooling system on a regular basis. Doing so will reassure that your system is running as efficient as possible.

Be sure to change or at least inspect your return filter(s) every month. Many filters claim to last up to 60 or maybe even 90 days, I wouldn’t believe these claims. Read the rest of this entry »

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This time of year, now through the first quarter of next year, you will see articles offering year-end tax planning tips. Tax planning tips can increase income in future years, so be careful. Many tax tips often involve accelerating deductions, deferring income, or last-minute charitable deductions (the first three following tips). Read the rest of this entry »

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If you’ve been keeping up with my blog posts lately you’ll know I’ve come to adding a few news posts from around the web on this subject. I’ve got a couple more today that are new and updated, so let me know what you think of em…

Go Green resources

Starting several years ago Four Seasons began changing out light bulbs, switching Read the rest of this entry »

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People who are considering doing some home improvement will be intereseted to know that the money you spend in order to complete your project is eligible for tax deduction. It is very important to know exactly what you are doing in your home improvement process, however, as home improvement is different from home repair. In the Read the rest of this entry »

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Although it is not very difficult to build your own windmill for powering your home, you do need a very good blueprint to follow. Alternate sources of readily available energy have been escalating in popularity with countless people today, owing to the vast advantages and benefits which they obtain from it. One advantage of a Read the rest of this entry »

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