Inside the House

You can change your energy use by changing your behavior. When managing your energy costs, shifting your focus to how you use energy can be helpful. Try these other actionable behavior changes to help you save on your next bill.

Have you ever received your energy bill and wondered which appliances use the most energy? Don’t worry – you’re not alone. Discover six tips to save energy and money!

Winterizing is an important step to keep your home cozy and your bills low. These tried-and-true methods and essential tips will ensure your home is sealed tight and ready for colder weather.

Heating and cooling account for about half the energy used in a typical home, so it’s a great place to use less energy. When used wisely, your thermostat can help reduce wasted energy. 

By Pat Keegan and Brad Thiessen If you’re handy or like taking on a challenge, do-it-yourself (DIY) projects can be rewarding. There’s something rewarding about rolling up your sleeves and seeing the result of your hard work. But when it comes to home improvement, some projects – including energy efficiency...

With Father’s Day this month, you might be thinking about buying some rechargeable power tools for the dad in your life whether that’s your husband or father. If your loved one enjoys tackling home projects, rechargeable tools are an excellent gift idea.

The ground beneath us has incredible benefits. In fact, you can also harness the power of the earth to heat and cool your home renewably and efficiently.

Since many smart home technologies are new and cutting-edge, the cost of owning these devices can sometimes be a major barrier. Luckily, there are several inexpensive options for smart home devices that won’t break the bank while still offering nearly all the same benefits.

If your home improvement budget calls for upgrading just one kitchen appliance this year, which appliance replacement will help reduce your energy bills the most?

In many homes, about half of the conditioned air leaks to the outside every hour. The good news, especially if you don’t want to spend a lot of money, or if you’re hesitant to invite contractors into your home right now, is that you can seal air leaks on your own with a little time and effort.