Three Tips for Home Project Management and Organization

Home Project Management

January is Getting Organized month and the time of year where people are setting resolutions and goals for the year. It is also a great time to start getting the process for home projects organized. Do you have home remodeling projects, home decor or fix it projects that you need to get done in 2014?   Read More


Managing Home Finances for Better Visibility

Do you know what your total monthly home expenses are required to manage your house?  Are you aware of the seasons and their impact on your bills?  By reviewing seasonal changes, you can determine how these season cause your energy bills to go up and down. Do you know exactly what you pay for your annual home maintenance costs? Are you tracking total home improvement expenses? Do you know how to calculate your annual home improvement costs? When managing home finances, these types of questions are important. With these questions and more, you can determine what finances are associated with your specific home.

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Goal Planning for the Year

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This time of year, New Year’s Resolutions are made. And oftentimes broken almost immediately. No matter what goals you set for yourself or your home, taking a full account of the details needed to achieve your goal.  Read More


What does Energy Star really mean?

It comes up often, how do appliances and home solutions secure an Energy Star ranking? And what is the value of Energy Star appliances and equipment to my home? A solution must meet minimum standards defined by the Environmental Protection Agency. The list of standards can be found here.  One of the standards listed is the ability to measure energy efficiency effectiveness. Another standard is that the products need to be labeled energy efficient.

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