Energy Efficient Windows For Winter

Posted on Friday, February 17th, 2012

In the winter, many households keep their windows covered to hold in the heat and save energy, but with modern Energy Star rated windows, that isn’t necessary. If you aren’t getting at least 20 minutes of sunlight a day, it could start making you depressed. Life might slow down a little in the winter months,… read the full article.

Energy Savings Over The Holidays

Posted on Wednesday, December 21st, 2011

Energy savings during the holidays can be difficult to control, but a few tweaks can make a big difference. With all of the commotion of family and cooking, energy bills are probably the last thing on your mind. If you have prepared for winter by winterizing your home, than you don’t have much to worry… read the full article.

Radiant Barriers For A Warmer Winter

Posted on Friday, December 2nd, 2011

Radiant barriers are well known for their ability to block incoming heat from the sun during summer months, but there is an additional benefit many people are unaware of: heat retention during winter months. Not all radiant barriers are double sided, but Dixie’s Diamond Barrier Plus Insulation is double sided so that it reflects radiant… read the full article.

Low-E Glass Coatings Improve Winter Efficiency

Posted on Monday, November 28th, 2011

Low-E coatings are invisible to the naked eye on a window, but they make a big difference in energy efficiency in your home. To accomplish such a feat, manufacturers apply a microscopically thin metal or metallic oxide layer directly onto the surface of the glass in a vinyl replacement window. The Low-E coating reduces the… read the full article.

Investments In Winter Home Efficiency

Posted on Wednesday, November 16th, 2011

If you have read your way through 10 Affordable Ways To Winterize Your Home and 6 Free Ways To Winterize Your Home, than you only have two options left to get even more winter home efficiency: either move into a new, more efficient home, or make investments in your current home. How are you losing… read the full article.

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