A couple months ago I wrote a blog post about how I’m not making any cosmetic updates to my 1970s house. But one home upgrade I plan to make as soon as I can afford it is adding solar panels to my roof—and I’m not alone. According to a recent survey by Pew, most Americans say they’ve seriously considered buying solar panels or have already
Top 5 Culprits of High Utility Bills
You turn off the lights when you leave a room, shut your air conditioner off if you’re not home, and try to conserve water. So why are your utility bills so high? Even if you use energy responsibly, these common culprits of high utility bills can still drain your bank account. Here are five hidden causes of expensive power bills and what you can do
3 Ways to Save Energy in the Cold Winter Months
Once upon a time I didn’t worry about saving energy. My electric and heating costs never fluctuated much, even in the super cold months. Then after getting divorced I moved into a trailer. I went from having $150 heating bills in a 1400 sq. ft. home to having $500 heating bills in a 900 sq ft trailer! Those bills stretched my budget to the max.