In the first instalment of our mini Green Series, design writer Kate Jacobs asks the experts how we can insulate our homes.
One of the most simple ways to save money, with regards to your windows is to leave the blinds open during sunny days. This will not onlysave you money on electricitythat you use to light your home but it will also save you money on heating your home as the sunlight will do that for...
If you do not have enough insulation to completely cover the attic floor with the thickness improvement you want, I would use one of the following approaches to choosing which locations in an attic floor are most-important to better-insulate: ...
Also, having a solar generator can be handy for powering your home appliances as a backup energy source. It can also be very helpful when camping, RVing, or traveling to places without electricity.Solar generatorswork with portable solar panels that you can take pretty much anywhere, from a ...
How and Why to Insulate Your Attic Written by Charles Ouellet on Dec 29, 2022Intermediate The mere fact that you’re actually considering the question if you should better insulate certain areas of your house or not is your realization that your energy bill is a serious part of your budget...
Energy saving tips: how to make your home more sustainable This energy saving advice will make your home greener and save you money... By Susanne NorrisUpdated: 05 October 2022 The vast majority (three quarters) of British adults are worried about the climate crisis, according to figures fro...
Why insulate your shed? Ever gone into your shed in the summer and it feels like 100 degrees? In the winter you have icicles hanging from the rafters after working in it for 5 minutes? I have. Wouldn’t it be nice to turn that old shed into an extra bedroom or a retreat? How abou...
A garage can be more than just a place for your car or storage. It can act as an extension of your home. This area of insulation is often ignored, causing temperature changes. This neglect leads to energy loss. One of the most important areas to focus on for better insulation is the ...
During the day, open the blinds and curtains on the south-facing windows—and let in the warming sunlight. At night, close the blinds and curtains to insulate your home better. One reader adds, “We use roller blinds every night for all windows. Saves a lot of energy cheaply and easily...
Don’t move on to step two unless you’ve thoroughly checked your home. 2. If your water was turned off, turn it on and run the faucets Once you’ve completed step one, it’s time to make sure that your plumbing is in working order. Go through each of the rooms in your home and...