There are so many benefits in owning a home that not even these hard economic times can deter its appeal. Saving for a house, on the other hand, can be challenging for many apartment dwellers and tenants. The truth is it is difficult to save for a house, when a big chunk of your income goes toward rent. The cost of renting can make the idea of owning a home...Read More
In our last column we discussed saving energy around the home and saving money as a result. We touched on ways to reduce costs contributed by lighting and appliances; more specifically, the refrigerator and washing machine. In a previous article we talked about the home office. Today we provide a few tips on reducing energy costs in the home office. Persons working from home will most likely use electronic...Read More
Right in your own home, you have the power to save energy and money. Maintaining an energy-efficient home will save you money. Saving energy will also contribute to the reduction in our nation’s overall resources needed to produce and provide energy. An average household dedicates about 5% – 6% of its energy bill to lighting. Switching to energy-efficient lighting is one of the fastest ways to lower your...Read More
