Energy Conservation in our Home

Energy conservation is a subject that is becoming more important every day as everything is becoming more and more expensive. Yet, our incomes are not rising at the same rate.


We are developing this section of our website to address the growing problem. It is not only good for the planet, but good to help all of us to save money. In today’s economy, saving money means having more to do the things you want to do.


I read somewhere that when you pull up to the gas pump and complain about the high price of gas, it really means you cannot afford it. So, we all could use more income or a way to save what we have and use it more efficiently. Want to build your own wind generator? Click Here!

The first energy conservation project we did to be more energy efficient was to get the air conditioning to cool the second floor of our home without using as much electricity. There is a duct for supply from and a return duct back to the main unit. Our main ac unit is sized to supply the correct amount of air. However, the initial installer did not provide the correct size supply duct.


We installed a duct fan and eliminated the second floor window air conditioner. Now the upstairs is quite a bit cooler than it was when the window air conditioner was running.

Here is our latest energy conservation project. The Tankless Electric Water Heater

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Air Conditioning Filters - Have you Changed Your Lately The air conditioning filters in our heating and cooling systems are the only source for cleaning the air we breathe inside our homes. Know how and when to change and take care of them.

Energy Efficient Windows - They are Easy to Install If you need to change our your windows, energy efficient windows are the way to go. You can do it yourself. It is not difficult.

Energy Savng Ideas for Your Home at No Cost or Low Cost Energy saving ideas are more in demand then ever. Here are some tips on how to get your home in shape to save on your energy bills.

Home Replacement Windows - Ready to Insall Them Yourself? Home replacement windows. Is it time to replace your broken and damaged windows or do you just want more efficient ones?

Installing a Duct Fan Instead of Adding a Second Air Conditioning Unit A duct fan increases the air flow to the second floor of a house so you do not have to add a second air conditioning unit.

Our Draft Stopper Dolly Draft Dodger Here is an elaborate draft stopper for your window or door. We call her Dolly Draft Dodger. Also, here are a couple other simple ideas.

Saving Water With The Brick It depends on the design of your toilet and it does not always work to your advantage.

Tankless Electric Water Heater - The Installation Are you thinking about a tankless electric water heater for your home? My son and I just put in a unit in his basement. Here is information about it and how we did the installation.

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