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Looking to Have an Home Energy Audit?
Asked by K.B. from Boston
on March 2, 2010
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Has anyone ever had an home energy audit before? We have an office that I would like to make into another bedroom but it's sooooooooo cold in there. If I had my way ...
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- If you decide on an energy audit or replace windows you may be eligible for a tax credit. The Economic Recovery Act provided for tax credits to people that 'green' the...
- Call or go to the website of your power company or energy supplier. Most of them have information about audits (some free). I'm all for insulation, that and good w...
- The bedrooms in my house are usually freezing, we have to leave the doors open to let the heat in, if we close them it becomes frigid. We also closed the vents in the...
Anybody Had an Energy Audit Done on Their House? Worth It?
Asked by C.P. from Columbia
on January 27, 2012
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I'm looking at having an energy audit done to figure out how I can improve my home so I'm not losing so much heat in the winter (and AC in the Summer). Has anyone els...
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- I had the work done without the audit. I just want to make sure you know the deductions really aren't worth beans. I had 6,500 dollars worth of improvements done whi...
- We had a free one done through our electric company, and learned our biggest waste was coming from our use of lighting, a big surprise and easy to remedy.
- I think I would only do it if I had a relatively new heating system and AC. Our new system made a huge difference. D.
Questions Regarding Home Energy Efficiency (Insulation/radiant Barrier/windows)
Asked by J. from Dallas
on May 18, 2008
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I'm thinking about getting radiant barrier and/or more insulation in my attic. I have a few questions that I hope some of you can answer:
1. If you have radiant b...
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- As far as the windows are concerned, Lowe's will meet or beat anyone's price, so get two or three estimates, then call Lowe's and they will work with you. I had two f...
- Check out www.texasefficiency.com You will find a list of providers who can help with what you want to do if you live in an area where oncor delivers you electric. ...
- We had our roof replaced last year and they ordered the wrong decking -- they ordered the more expensive one with radiant barrier on it but since it was already delive...
Energy Bill HELP!
Asked by S. from Dallas
on March 3, 2008
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Hey moms,
After 3 months of $500+ electric bills, I need some advice on how to reduce this. I have been with TXU forever and my rate is 11.27 per kwh. My house is...
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- As a business owner of an air conditioning company it sounds like to me you need to have you heating and air conditioning checked out. Depending on how old the units a...
- S., With a family home all day it is hard to cust your electric cost. Why don't you change your provider? Ambit rates are at an all time low of 9.9 cents per kwh. ...
- Hi- I know this is an older notice- but there is a great company to switch to- Ambit- Call Tracy and she can help you- out- You do have the choice- Tracy is just a rea...
Other Topics
Asked by K.M. from San Francisco
on October 26, 2008
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Hi Moms'
I am looking for a good vitamin or supplement that has helped any of you ladies with hair,skin,energy overall just feeling better! I take a woman's one a da...
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- K., I would recommend a prenatal vitamin. It is packed with all the nutrients that is needed for the day.
- K., About 6 years ago, I wanted the same. A family friend introduced me to Reliv. After success throughout our family with everything from lack of energy to poopi...
- Hi K., A good quality fish oil is a great supplement. In the cooler months where exposure to the sun is less, you may want to switch to cod liver oil. I would reco...
Solar
Asked by P.:. from Phoenix
on October 9, 2010
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My husband and I are considering putting solar panels on our house. We're educating ourselves as we do research and get quotes. There are a bunch of companies that do ...
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- Do some good research on the theory of solar panels and how long they last, how much you save, how many years before you have to replace them. We did some reseach on t...
- We had solar panels for hot water when I was a kid. The panels lasted 20 years and then they just stopped working. At that point, both kids had left the nest and the w...
- Also check local ordinances/codes some towns have many hoops to jump through for putting them on your roof. You need to add that into the coast as well. Good Luck!
Spotting with Birth Control
Asked by G.B. from Kansas City
on January 15, 2009
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I've started spotting today and have now made myself completly paranoid and probably will be until I hopefully get my period. My son is 17 months old and I am in no w...
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- Hi, G.! Call your OB/GYN and make an appointment. It is likely that even if this was the same pill you were on prior to pregnancy and it worked fine, it may not work...
- What pill are you on? A lot of the newer pills are VERY low dose and can mess with your hormones just enough to cause spotting, but not a "full period"...basically yo...
- I just know that I spotted infrequently when I was on the pill. If you want to, you can ask your doctor for a blood test. I had one at just 5 days after conception a...
Eureka! Anyone Else Care to Share At-home Money Savers??
Asked by J.C. from New York
on October 19, 2011
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i've cracked the code to refilling those foam-soap pump dispensers you get at bath and body works or other stores like that. even on sale they cost so much! when ours ...
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- I use a big pump bottle for my kids' soap and shampoo. I also have a "pouf" for each of them, because they lather up the soaps SO much better. Only one pump is neede...
- i love the foam shampoo idea! I have 4the girls, ages 4,6,6 and 8I and they go through some serious shampoo!!!! Toothpaste too, over a tub a month!
- I was just looking at my soon to be empty foam dispenser and wondering how it works!! Thanks!! I just ordered a book (from the school mag. sale) 101 things for vin...
Slider Window Tinting
Asked by C.S. from Sarasota
on February 20, 2010
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We have 2 triple sliders that face East. My sister suggested that instead of window treatments to have a company put on tinting. It's a 3m product she said that comes ...
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- The window tinting is Mylar, just like for car windows, and it comes in various thinkness and degree of tint, both of which affect the cost. We have used it for years....
- you can opt for a colorless type tint that still blocks like 98% of the rays that emanate the heat. Where I work, we had this added to our new building because there w...
- Window tint on any window will help. Do you have window tint on your car windows? If so, then you know how it will benefit the house. However, window tint does not ...
Are Candles Cheaper Then Electricity?
Asked by Y.C. from Orlando
on February 8, 2012
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Remember me, I use to have the TV on all the time?
Well, all since we move I have try so hard to keep our electric bill down.
I barely have the TV now, I unplug wh...
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- I'm not sure how much candles will help. What about your appliances? The one that uses the most electricity is the fridge--is yours Energy Star rated? Water heaters ar...
- awee boooyi, if I could have a 200 dollar electric bill, think of the things I could BUY... Daydream bubble popped. Now on to the question at hand. I didnt have time t...
- I would not use candles w/kids in the house. I no longer do. I turn off every light in the house as we stay in one room. We switched to those energy saving lig...
