Blog: heating

Today more and more Americans are opting to replace their regular thermostats with smart thermostats : new technology that learns your home heating routines and factors in environmental changes in order to manage your home's energy usage automatically.

When homeowners think about ways to save money on their energy bills, they should consider windows, insulation, light bulbs, and... trees?

Shade Trees The best shade trees in Virginia offer you energy savings and environmental benefits. But, before you dig a hole for your new tree, consider which trees fit your landscape.

Schematic of a Tankless Water Heater Regardless of weather, people desire hot water. A nice hot shower relieves an individual of all stress and worries accumulated throughout the day. It is relaxing and provides an opportunity to ponder about life.

Heater Fan A space heater sounds like a product sent from heaven. It is portable, usually small, occupies a small amount of space, and it heats any area you desire.  You can place it anywhere, from under your desk to the bathroom on a cold morning.

While you are waiting in the terminal with your flip-flops on, you suddenly remember you didn’t change the thermostat. Now while you are on vacation, your home will be heating and cooling itself as if the whole family is there to enjoy it.

With summer quickly approaching, and plenty of warm weather and sunshine in the near forecast, Energy Saving Tips For Summer: Photo courtesy of graur razvan ionut / FreeDigitalPhotos.net Summer is the perfect time to try your luck at some Do-It-Yourself home renovations and remodeling.

“I know they’re just going to tell me to replace my old windows.” No need to replace windows, even if they're old!Photo courtesy of goldsaint / www.FreeDigitialPhotos.

“Traditional fireplaces draw in as much as 300 cubic feet per minute of heated room air for Pellet Stove FireplacePhoto credit: ritingon combustion, then send it straight up the chimney.

Fireplace photo by Ryan Mahle. Are you feeling chilly? Me too. It might be the flue! Did you know that 14% of home energy is lost through the fireplace ? If you have a fireplace, there is a trapdoor that opens up your chimney, or flue, to let smoke and noxious gases safely out of your home.