Category "Heating/Cooling"

DIY

DIY Metal Can Solar Heater

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This simple solar heater can be easily constructed at home. It can produce strong and consistent airflow with temperatures upwards of 140 degrees Fahrenheit. It is the perfect device for...

Appliances

What Is A Home Energy Audit?

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Think of a home energy audit as a check up for your house that helps you determine where energy and money are being lost. It will help you discover what...

DIY

Adding Attic Insulation Can Save $600 Per Year

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Insulation added to your attic helps keep your home warm during the winter and cool during the summer. You pay good money to keep your residence at a comfortable temperature,...

Electricity

These 10 American Cities Will Lead In Energy Efficiency

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Buildings throughout our U.S. cities consume enormous amounts of electricity. Through lighting, heating and cooling, computers, and equipment they are often running continuously 24/7. These buildings are extremely inefficient, and...

Heating/Cooling

How Does Geothermal Energy Work?

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A free source of renewable energy is sitting right beneath your feet that can cool your house in the summer and heat it during the winter.  Two thirds of a homeowner’s...