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Thermostats have come a long way since their invention by Cornelius Drebbel around 1620 in England. Yes, you read that correctly, 1620. It was a mercury device designed to control…

The first ceiling fans appeared in the United States in the 1860s and 70s, powered by a stream of water that turned a turbine and the fans via a series…

When it comes to energy conservation and home maintenance, it seems like the choices grow and grow with each passing year as evidenced by light bulb choices (see the article…

As the cooling season nears, it is time to decide whether to perform maintenance on your central air conditioning system or replace it. Given the cost of replacement, this is…

Is there such a thing as having a home that is too well sealed and insulated? In other words one that is “too tight?” Many moons ago, I had a…

What an enticing topic, “Insulation Choices.” It certainly portends of a page turning thriller, doesn’t it? Curl up in bed and prepare to be mesmerized! Okay, so it is a…

The average age of the American home is somewhere between 31 and 34 years old (according to 2009 US Housing data). As a result, American homeowners have the potential to…

In another article, we look at the top three areas ripe for improvement that have a major impact on your energy consumption. The top three are (1) leak (draft) sealing,…

You may recall receiving an energy-use survey from your cooperative in 2013. If you did and took the time to respond, we want to say “thank you,” as the information…

Been out to buy a light bulb lately? If you have, you know the range of choices is mind boggling. Gone are the days of simply grabbing the wattage you…