Brian Ripp ~ Your Bay Area & Fremont Real Estate & Financial Agent » utility http://brianripp.com Realty World - Viking Realty / Family owned since 1971 Sat, 12 May 2012 00:26:59 +0000 en hourly 1 http://wordpress.org/?v=3.3.2 Cutting Utility Costs http://brianripp.com/2010/02/23/cutting-utility-costs/ http://brianripp.com/2010/02/23/cutting-utility-costs/#comments Tue, 23 Feb 2010 02:43:15 +0000 Brian Ripp /?p=314 Did you know that heating and cooling account for 44 percent of the average home’s energy use?

Insulating your home is your best protection against high heating and cooling bills.  It’s also the best way to keep your home comfortable in very season.

Start by adding insulation to any unfinished attics and crawl spaces.  Then consider insulating the ceilings and walls between your living space and an unheated basement or garage.

Finally, don’t forget that windows and doors can be some of your home’s biggest energy wasters.   Make sure the weather-stripping is in good condition at all times.  Install storm windows and doors to help keep your home draft-free.

With these quick measures, you can increase your energy-efficiency and keep your home comfortable and climate-controlled for less.

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