How to DIY an Energy Audit for Your Home

Energy costs can often take up the biggest share of household budgets for most individuals, especially in the colder months of the year.

Fortunately, an energy audit can help to reduce this budget buster by revealing leaks and other energy consumption vampires that are driving up your energy costs.

While you can hire a professional to do this for you – from about $250 to $650 or more, depending on where you live – you can save money by doing it yourself. 

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How to Save Money on Exterior Cleaning

Driveway Pressure Washing. Caucasian Worker Cleaning Area in Front of the House.

\How to Save Money on Exterior Cleaning

Exterior cleaning should be part of your regular maintenance routine for your house. If you are planning to tackle the task, it might be time to consider exterior cleaning services for the benefits they provide and help save money in the long run.    

One of the most popular methods of exterior cleaning is none other than pressure washing. It has been the solution for many homeowners out there when it comes to a cost-effective option. 

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Pros and Cons of Tankless Water Heaters

Pros and Cons of Tankless Water Heaters
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When was the last time you thought about your hot water heater?

Chances are you thought about it when the hot water ran out…or when you first bought your home.

Right?

Or, maybe like many of us these days you’re thinking about ways you can save money by cutting costs.

Whatever the reason, there are a lot of water heaters on the market these days to choose from. In addition to standard water heaters that have been around for decades, consumers now have the option of purchasing an on-demand, or “tankless” water heater that promises to save on water and energy costs.